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splashmtn Star Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:00 am Post subject: |
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if he gets 3 or more then yes. if not. then no. |
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Artículo34 Rookie
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Not one, not two, not three.
Lets talk after |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:08 am Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | Lonzo-Lite wrote: | E=MC² wrote: | No. Statues are for those who won three or more titles. |
Jerry West = 1 ring
Elgin Baylor = 0 rings
Time to demolish their statues? |
Jerry West 7 rings. As for Lebron, 3 years doesn’t warrant a statue or jersey retirement. |
But one season of Elfrid Payton in NOLA would get him all those things. Because he’s from Louisiana! 🤣🤣🤣 |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:30 am Post subject: |
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AFireInside619 wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | Lonzo-Lite wrote: | E=MC² wrote: | No. Statues are for those who won three or more titles. |
Jerry West = 1 ring
Elgin Baylor = 0 rings
Time to demolish their statues? |
Jerry West 7 rings. As for Lebron, 3 years doesn’t warrant a statue or jersey retirement. |
But one season of Elfrid Payton in NOLA would get him all those things. Because he’s from Louisiana! 🤣🤣🤣 |
Nothing is more pathetic than someone who thinks they are a comedian but has no sense of humor. But continue to stalk away if that gives you a feeling of value. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:42 am Post subject: |
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No he won't. I am surprised so many said yes. He would likely get his jersey retired just like Wilt did. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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non-player zealot Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:14 am Post subject: |
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24ways2die wrote: | If he gets two and passes those green guys, maybe. If he beats them in one of those finals, yes. |
That's what I think. At least 2 or this ain't a convo. _________________ GOAT MAGIC REEL
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:20 am Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | No he won't. I am surprised so many said yes. He would likely get his jersey retired just like Wilt did. |
Wilt helped win a title, I think that the same would be required for Lebron. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:50 am Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | AFireInside619 wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | Lonzo-Lite wrote: | E=MC² wrote: | No. Statues are for those who won three or more titles. |
Jerry West = 1 ring
Elgin Baylor = 0 rings
Time to demolish their statues? |
Jerry West 7 rings. As for Lebron, 3 years doesn’t warrant a statue or jersey retirement. |
But one season of Elfrid Payton in NOLA would get him all those things. Because he’s from Louisiana! 🤣🤣🤣 |
Nothing is more pathetic than someone who thinks they are a comedian but has no sense of humor. But continue to stalk away if that gives you a feeling of value. |
I’m playing VLF. Sorry. 😐 |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:52 am Post subject: |
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Artículo34 wrote: | Not one, not two, not three.
Lets talk after |
Are we counting your first three posts 😁?
Welcome... |
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Vancouver Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:52 am Post subject: |
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ringfinger wrote: | 24ways2die wrote: | ringfinger wrote: | E=MC² wrote: | No. Statues are for those who won three or more titles. |
So take Shaq down? | Shaq has 3 |
Durrr yeah. I have no idea why I wrote Shaq went I meant to say Jerry West lol | Big difference between logo and Lebron when it comes to Laker legends. _________________ Music is my medicine |
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jodeke Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:03 am Post subject: |
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I voted NO. IMO LeBron doesn't have, will never have, the resume needed to have a statue at Staples. I can abide with his jersey being lifted to the rafters if he brings rings.
In my mind LeBron will never be a REAL Laker. No matter his achievments he will always be a Cavalier or Heat. If a statue of him is erected let it be at one of those venues.
OTOH Staples statues aren't hallowed grounds for Laker greats. Wayne Gretzky, Oscar DeLoya have statues. IMO the rafters are more respected. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:05 am Post subject: |
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Let’s put it this way. If Michael Jordan came back from baseball and played with NVE, Eddie Jones, and won a ring would he get a jersey retirement and a statue?
Definitely yes for the Jersey. Statue is a maybe. But I’m still saying yes for Lebron. He means so much to basketball and he’s such a global icon. It would help the Lakers remind future free agents that this could be them too. But he would have to be the beat player on the championship team. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:05 am Post subject: |
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AFireInside619 wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | AFireInside619 wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | Lonzo-Lite wrote: | E=MC² wrote: | No. Statues are for those who won three or more titles. |
Jerry West = 1 ring
Elgin Baylor = 0 rings
Time to demolish their statues? |
Jerry West 7 rings. As for Lebron, 3 years doesn’t warrant a statue or jersey retirement. |
But one season of Elfrid Payton in NOLA would get him all those things. Because he’s from Louisiana! 🤣🤣🤣 |
Nothing is more pathetic than someone who thinks they are a comedian but has no sense of humor. But continue to stalk away if that gives you a feeling of value. |
I’m playing VLF. Sorry. 😐 |
Oh I knew that. It just had no humor, I welcome actual funny jokes at my expense. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:06 am Post subject: |
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AFireInside619 wrote: | Artículo34 wrote: | Not one, not two, not three.
Lets talk after |
Are we counting your first three posts 😁?
Welcome... |
Now that is funny. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:06 am Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | AFireInside619 wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | AFireInside619 wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | Lonzo-Lite wrote: | E=MC² wrote: | No. Statues are for those who won three or more titles. |
Jerry West = 1 ring
Elgin Baylor = 0 rings
Time to demolish their statues? |
Jerry West 7 rings. As for Lebron, 3 years doesn’t warrant a statue or jersey retirement. |
But one season of Elfrid Payton in NOLA would get him all those things. Because he’s from Louisiana! 🤣🤣🤣 |
Nothing is more pathetic than someone who thinks they are a comedian but has no sense of humor. But continue to stalk away if that gives you a feeling of value. |
I’m playing VLF. Sorry. 😐 |
Oh I knew that. It just had no humor, I welcome actual funny jokes at my expense. |
Nice Burn. 🔥😝 |
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activeverb Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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It would probably depend on the level of excitement he generates and how much fans warmed to him, rather than any benchmark for what "qualifies" someone to get a statue.
And of course there's the politics of Magic and Jeanie probably wanting their first big free-agent signing to get a statue to validate themselves.
So I say if he gets a ring he probably also gets a statue |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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The better question is when will Luc Robitaille get a statue? _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Arbitrary Star Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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I think that, for our team's sake, it would be nice for him to have a statue provided that he earned it.
That would mean that our team would be winning a couple or three rings at the very least. I am perfectly fine with that.
That scenario gives us the most rings over the rest of the league.
If he only gets one ring, then we make the case to have a Wilt statue first.
Baylor got his statue for being a lifelong Lakers player despite not winning a ring. |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | Lonzo-Lite wrote: | E=MC² wrote: | No. Statues are for those who won three or more titles. |
Jerry West = 1 ring
Elgin Baylor = 0 rings
Time to demolish their statues? |
Jerry West 7 rings. As for Lebron, 3 years doesn’t warrant a statue or jersey retirement. |
You’re counting non-player rings?
Then Mitch needs a statue too, no?
I think you guys are trying to draw a hard line in the sand and that just isn’t how it works in reality. Their selection criteria is entirely subjective and probably aligns more with something like “he who embodies what it means to be a Laker” |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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I just think that you need to show what being a Laker is for more than 3-4 years. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Vanquish Star Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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This is a tough one but I vote no.
Obviously Lebron is a HOFer but I don't think Lebron would have spent enough time as a laker to qualify for a statue.
We're not some lame team like the Heat who retired Jordan's number even though he never played for them. If players get recognised at Staples, they should be recognised for their contribution as lakers.
PS: I don't think its just about number of rings. But the reason west etc get statues is partially because they're life long lakers and have contributed a lot to the organisation.
Lebron will be here 4 years and then I think he retires and goes into his second career in the media industry. I don't think 4 years is enough time spent as a laker. |
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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, but he has to win championships. Otherwise its not an argument. |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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ringfinger wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | Lonzo-Lite wrote: | E=MC² wrote: | No. Statues are for those who won three or more titles. |
Jerry West = 1 ring
Elgin Baylor = 0 rings
Time to demolish their statues? |
Jerry West 7 rings. As for Lebron, 3 years doesn’t warrant a statue or jersey retirement. |
You’re counting non-player rings?
Then Mitch needs a statue too, no?
I think you guys are trying to draw a hard line in the sand and that just isn’t how it works in reality. Their selection criteria is entirely subjective and probably aligns more with something like “he who embodies what it means to be a Laker” |
For me it's about years of service, individual greatness and success. I just don't see how a short term rental like Lebron would measure up, but that's just my opinion. |
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kobeandgary Star Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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I'd give Gasol and Bynum statues before Lebron, as well as retired jerseys. Unless Lebron somehow comes out and delivers more than two rings. |
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2019 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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if he gets us 2 rings - I think maybe there is some discussion but ultimately no
if he gets 3, while breaking all the records he's set to break- yes, I think he'll get one
as long as he deserves it, the marketing behind it would be enormous. what other stadium would you have Kobe, Shaq, Kareem, Chick, Elgin, West and LeBron... unheard of
but again, he's got to win 3 |
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