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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:16 pm    Post subject:

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I think he’s already punched his ticket to the rafters before the Finals begin.


Any on our rafter ringless as a Lakers?
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:19 pm    Post subject:

governator wrote:
ocho wrote:
I think he’s already punched his ticket to the rafters before the Finals begin.


Any on our rafter ringless as a Lakers?


Nope. To get to our rafters you have to have 2 things

1. Be in the HoF.

2. Have won a ring with us.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:23 pm    Post subject:

It is time to relax while waiting for the finals

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:28 pm    Post subject:

CervantesRises wrote:
governator wrote:
ocho wrote:
I think he’s already punched his ticket to the rafters before the Finals begin.


Any on our rafter ringless as a Lakers?


Nope. To get to our rafters you have to have 2 things

1. Be in the HoF.

2. Have won a ring with us.

Is Elgin in our rafters?
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:32 pm    Post subject:

governator wrote:
ocho wrote:
I think he’s already punched his ticket to the rafters before the Finals begin.


Any on our rafter ringless as a Lakers?


Yes. Elgin Baylor.

The only stated criteria from the team that I’ve heard is that they only hang HOFers. You think the org doesn’t want one of the greatest of all time up there?
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:40 pm    Post subject:

not every HOF who has played for the team will get their number retired (ex. malone, payton, probably also nash) so lebron will probably need a ring to get there...my 2 cents...
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:43 pm    Post subject:

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not every HOF who has played for the team will get their number retired (ex. malone, payton, probably also nash) so lebron will probably need a ring to get there...my 2 cents...


Those guys didn’t lead a Laker team to the Finals.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:47 pm    Post subject:

If he wins a ring, of course.

But regardless, I have a hard time seeing Jeanie Buss not hanging #23 up in the rafters, with or without rings. Just look at all of the actions we took to try to convince Dwight to resign back in the day. This isn’t Jerry Buss’ Lakers anymore. After all that has happened in this era, I think our current front office will be quick to put their own stamp on Laker history. LeBron is up there regardless IMO because he’s the biggest thing to happen in the current regime’s time in charge.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:53 pm    Post subject:

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If he wins a ring, of course.

But regardless, I have a hard time seeing Jeanie Buss not hanging #23 up in the rafters, with or without rings. Just look at all of the actions we took to try to convince Dwight to resign back in the day. This isn’t Jerry Buss’ Lakers anymore. After all that has happened in this era, I think our current front office will be quick to put their own stamp on Laker history. LeBron is up there regardless IMO because he’s the biggest thing to happen in the current regime’s time in charge.


Yeah the precedent is already there that you don’t need a ring to have your number retired. LeBron is (and should be) part of the brand forever now. We’d be wise to keep him as an ally after he retires in some capacity. Btw Jerry would put LeBron up there in a heartbeat.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:53 pm    Post subject:

Werent James and Davis going to swap numbers and Bron would wear 6 again? Also no one else's jersey goes up before Mikan. The hell is Buss thinking??? We can claim Minneapolis's 5 titles but dont show proper respect to the big man who led us to those 5 titles???? Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Gail Goodrich before Mikan. Complete nonsense
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:55 pm    Post subject:

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If he wins a ring, of course.

But regardless, I have a hard time seeing Jeanie Buss not hanging #23 up in the rafters, with or without rings. Just look at all of the actions we took to try to convince Dwight to resign back in the day. This isn’t Jerry Buss’ Lakers anymore. After all that has happened in this era, I think our current front office will be quick to put their own stamp on Laker history. LeBron is up there regardless IMO because he’s the biggest thing to happen in the current regime’s time in charge.


Yeah the precedent is already there that you don’t need a ring to have your number retired. LeBron is (and should be) part of the brand forever now. We’d be wise to keep him as an ally after he retires in some capacity. Btw Jerry would put LeBron up there in a heartbeat.

Good points. Hopefully, this whole conversation is a moot point anyway in about 2 weeks or so
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:57 pm    Post subject:

If the Lakers win a championship, i don't think LeBron and AD will change numbers. 23 will be associated with LeBron as a Laker when he retires, so AD has no chance of getting 23 in the rafters as a Laker over LeBron imo.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:58 pm    Post subject:

1995Lakers wrote:
Werent James and Davis going to swap numbers and Bron would wear 6 again? Also no one else's jersey goes up before Mikan. The hell is Buss thinking??? We can claim Minneapolis's 5 titles but dont show proper respect to the big man who led us to those 5 titles???? Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Gail Goodrich before Mikan. Complete nonsense

The NBA said they decided on the switch too late for this season. Also Mikan is up in the rafters. He just has to share his banner with his Minneapolis teammates.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:01 pm    Post subject:

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Werent James and Davis going to swap numbers and Bron would wear 6 again? Also no one else's jersey goes up before Mikan. The hell is Buss thinking??? We can claim Minneapolis's 5 titles but dont show proper respect to the big man who led us to those 5 titles???? Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Gail Goodrich before Mikan. Complete nonsense

The NBA said they decided on the switch too late for this season. Also Mikan is up in the rafters. He just has to share his banner with his Minneapolis teammates.


True I believe its still available to be worn though. Thats not showing proper respect to the winners of our first 5.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:02 pm    Post subject:

I been telling y’all for years that man GOOD!!!
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:06 pm    Post subject:

CervantesRises wrote:
governator wrote:
ocho wrote:
I think he’s already punched his ticket to the rafters before the Finals begin.


Any on our rafter ringless as a Lakers?


Nope. To get to our rafters you have to have 2 things

1. Be in the HoF.

2. Have won a ring with us.


Dwight is almost there then.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:07 pm    Post subject:

CRoost wrote:
CervantesRises wrote:
governator wrote:
ocho wrote:
I think he’s already punched his ticket to the rafters before the Finals begin.


Any on our rafter ringless as a Lakers?


Nope. To get to our rafters you have to have 2 things

1. Be in the HoF.

2. Have won a ring with us.


Dwight is almost there then.


Dwight is the hall of famer whose jersey wont be retired by anyone????

Who would retire his jersey????
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:09 pm    Post subject:

1995Lakers wrote:
CRoost wrote:
CervantesRises wrote:
governator wrote:
ocho wrote:
I think he’s already punched his ticket to the rafters before the Finals begin.


Any on our rafter ringless as a Lakers?


Nope. To get to our rafters you have to have 2 things

1. Be in the HoF.

2. Have won a ring with us.


Dwight is almost there then.


Dwight is the hall of famer whose jersey wont be retired by anyone????

Who would retire his jersey????


Orlando definitely should.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:11 pm    Post subject:

Orlando will retire Dwight's uniform. He spent eight years with that organization and he led them to an NBA finals.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:17 pm    Post subject:

Dreamshake wrote:
I been telling y’all for years that man GOOD!!!


There's a big difference between praising a player and propping him up simply to diminish Kobe (which is ACTUALLY what you did for all those years). But hey, don't mind me...
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:18 pm    Post subject:

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Orlando will retire Dwight's uniform. He spent eight years with that organization and he led them to an NBA finals.


They havent yet retired anyone's jersey. 1 trip to the finals lead to a retired jersey??? I think the Magic may be as stringent with this as us. They just dont have the rich history.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:25 pm    Post subject:

There's a monumental difference between Dwight and Lebron contribution wise haha. I absolutely love how Dwight has redeemed himself this season but even with a championship he's not a shoe in at all to get his number in the rafters for the Lakers imo.

Lebron on the other hand has not only brought the Lakers back to the Finals for the first time in a Decade but he stepped up and lead not only this team but all of Laker Nation through one of the toughest losses this franchise has ever felt (and ever will). This season will always be remembered for the rest of Lakers history as a season that had an extreme low and hopefully will also be remembered with the extreme high of a Championship as the ultimate Tribute to the most fierce Champion that's ever donned the Purple & Gold. Lebron did it with class and pure hard work and determination which deserves nothing but the ultimate respect of having his jersey eventually be joined with the many other all time greats in the rafters and yet another jersey the Clippers will have to cover up
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:28 pm    Post subject:

hype wrote:
There's a monumental difference between Dwight and Lebron contribution wise haha. I absolutely love how Dwight has redeemed himself this season but even with a championship he's not a shoe in at all to get his number in the rafters for the Lakers imo.

Lebron on the other hand has not only brought the Lakers back to the Finals for the first time in a Decade but he stepped up and lead not only this team but all of Laker Nation through one of the toughest losses this franchise has ever felt (and ever will). This season will always be remembered for the rest of Lakers history as a season that had an extreme low and hopefully will also be remembered with the extreme high of a Championship as the ultimate Tribute to the most fierce Champion that's ever donned the Purple & Gold. Lebron did it with class and pure hard work and determination which deserves nothing but the ultimate respect of having his jersey eventually be joined with the many other all time greats in the rafters and yet another jersey the Clippers will have to cover up


We all love Dwight....by no means does he belong amongst our retired jerseys. Thats just the reality. Pau, Bron and AD. Those should be the next 3
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:29 pm    Post subject:

One thing I did learn about LeBron this year is how much of a great leader he is.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:35 pm    Post subject:

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Orlando will retire Dwight's uniform. He spent eight years with that organization and he led them to an NBA finals.


They havent yet retired anyone's jersey. 1 trip to the finals lead to a retired jersey??? I think the Magic may be as stringent with this as us. They just dont have the rich history.


I had to Google it because I didn’t believe it. The fact that Orlando hasn’t retired Shaq’s jersey is shameful.
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