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awsmori Starting Rotation
Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Posts: 530 Location: Philippines
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:25 am Post subject: WTF is wrong with Rony Turiaf |
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To everyone who downloaded the video of all the Laker fieldgoals in the game against portland Feb21. From the very start of the game, watch how rony turiaf keeps on standing up and acting like every field goa & i mean EVERY fieldgoal is a game winning shot (Dances, Raises his arms while staring at the crowd, etc.). NO WONDER HE DOESNT GET ANY PLAYING TIME, HE'S MORE OF A FAN THAN A PLAYER!!! _________________ Bill Walton: "Oh clearly Robert Horry is one of the best defensive players of our ERA"
Tom Tolbert: "How can you say that!! He's not even the best defensive player in our TEAM!!"
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Bill Walton: Boris Diaw is the Shakesperean era of Romanticism |
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dino Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 4119
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:30 am Post subject: |
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maybe he's just amped because he's back with an nba team so quickly after heart surgery...could be it... |
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melakerfan Star Player
Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 1901
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:31 am Post subject: Yea, a friend noticed too.... |
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I watched his second game and relaized that we have a player with some real team spirit. He has alot of energy, and he will be a laker, M.L. Carr for us when we start winning championships again.
Helloooos...I am new to the forums, and just want to say hi to everyone! |
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AirKobe8 Star Player
Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 8586
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:32 am Post subject: |
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Just imagine what it is like making the NBA. Now imagine what is like making the NBA after open heart surgery. I would thank everyday I were there... _________________ www.lakersbrasil.com
Fan site made by me and others, dedicated to posting Laker news and articles in portuguese. |
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BigE32 Star Player
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 8518
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:48 am Post subject: |
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The guy has overcome so much. If I were him, I would be happy as well. I think he's a great teammate and I'm glad that he's wearing the purple and gold!
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PWiddy Starting Rotation
Joined: 06 Nov 2004 Posts: 287 Location: NC!!!
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:50 am Post subject: |
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leave ronny alone mayne. |
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orwell Star Player
Joined: 28 Apr 2001 Posts: 8203 Location: 90210
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:57 am Post subject: Re: WTF is wrong with Rony Turiaf |
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awsmori wrote: | WTF is wrong with Rony Turiaf |
Leave Ronny alone, man! _________________ A proud member of LakersGround.net for over 10 years [since April 28, 2001] |
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eniq 0x00 Star Player
Joined: 06 Aug 2005 Posts: 2724
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:02 am Post subject: Re: WTF is wrong with Rony Turiaf |
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awsmori wrote: | To everyone who downloaded the video of all the Laker fieldgoals in the game against portland Feb21. From the very start of the game, watch how rony turiaf keeps on standing up and acting like every field goa & i mean EVERY fieldgoal is a game winning shot (Dances, Raises his arms while staring at the crowd, etc.). NO WONDER HE DOESNT GET ANY PLAYING TIME, HE'S MORE OF A FAN THAN A PLAYER!!! |
Eh? You're (bleep) because he's happy about being on the team? Get a (bleep) life, whiner. Good thing you came out in the open, now I can ignore you. _________________ "In essence, the trade was: Shaq, Rick Fox and Gary Payton for Odom, Kwame, Mihm, Profit, 2nd round picks, a 1st round pick and 30 million in luxury tax saviings." - LakerJam
^^ Farmar
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osj Star Player
Joined: 21 Jul 2003 Posts: 2819 Location: Singapore
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:09 am Post subject: |
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i went and checked the highlights, and i kinda get what awsmori is saying. i'm really happy for ronny, but the way he reacts to every single basket really is pretty bizarre. |
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LakerLegend Star Player
Joined: 10 Jun 2001 Posts: 1537
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:11 am Post subject: |
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Dude, you kill me. Think about this...what if EVERY member of the team acted like he did? Cheering every shot that goes in, standing up and giving high fives when teammates come off the court, and acting like they are proud to be a part of the team....don't you think we would be more than 1 game over .500? This is what it's all about. Thank God that this thread isn't about Ronny's heart operation....and thank God it's about the amount of heart that he really has! _________________ Defense is my business, and business is good! |
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gng930 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:16 am Post subject: |
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OH MY GOD HE CARES! |
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sodapoppenski Star Player
Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 7364 Location: Washington, DC
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:19 am Post subject: |
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I admit it's unusual how often he cheers.
But starting a thread saying "WTF is wrong with Ronny?"
That's classless bro.
The guy fought through heart-surgery in just a handful of months to
get back to our team.
Let the man take some joy in things, for all he knew he might not have
even lived. |
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jaydanasira Starting Rotation
Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 161
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:20 am Post subject: |
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i know what you mean about ronny he does seem a little over excited but i will take that any day over omse of the dead life less players we have on the squad. Also maybe we need to cheer after every basket cause sometime we go thru drought where no one can make a bucket. I just watn to see that translate into good play and energy on the court and he'll be just fine. |
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prisma8slg Star Player
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 4664 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:22 am Post subject: |
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he's excited to be part of the team. it's nice to see some emotion off the bench...I've noticed it toned down a little...but either way, I think it's great how much he CARES. _________________ "I define success by championships, by winning..." Kobe Bryant
"I've seen it all. Sasha dunked on somebody," Kobe Bryant said. "I'm ready to retire now." |
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targetman Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:24 am Post subject: |
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I think he is trying to overcome the silent indifference of our other coaches and crowd and let the players know that someone is still watching the game. _________________ Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. |
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osj Star Player
Joined: 21 Jul 2003 Posts: 2819 Location: Singapore
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:29 am Post subject: |
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while it's good for players to be passionate, i actually wonder whether it may be detrimental, from a mental preparedness point of view, for the bench players to be too excited during the game. while ronny knows that he isn't likely to get much playing time, players who may enter the game at any moment probably shouldn't be watching the game 'as fans', but instead should be focused and concentrated, analyzing what's going on and scouting their potential matchup so that they can get into the flow when subbed in.
it looks great for players to be enthusiastic, and certainly on big or spectacular plays it is understandable, but i don't think a player's passion should necessarily be judged only by how much he jumps up and down on the bench.
not dissing ronny - i think he brings great spirit to the team - but i think there's other ways at looking at this. nobody would disagree that kobe is the most passionate about winning on this team, but that doesn't mean he jumps up from the bench everytime the team scores. |
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VEN_150 Starting Rotation
Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 374 Location: VEN_150, where else?
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:32 am Post subject: Re: WTF is wrong with Rony Turiaf |
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awsmori wrote: | To everyone who downloaded the video of all the Laker fieldgoals in the game against portland Feb21. From the very start of the game, watch how rony turiaf keeps on standing up and acting like every field goa & i mean EVERY fieldgoal is a game winning shot (Dances, Raises his arms while staring at the crowd, etc.). NO WONDER HE DOESNT GET ANY PLAYING TIME, HE'S MORE OF A FAN THAN A PLAYER!!! |
Enthusiasm is good awsmori, specially for this highly talented and motivated laker team |
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THE_SHOES Retired Number
Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 29556 Location: Taiwan
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:37 am Post subject: |
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PWiddy wrote: | leave ronny alone mayne. |
Yes indeed! Leave Ronny alone! More fans should have his attitude! _________________ "According to ESPN.com's conference projections, the Lakers will finish 12th in the West, which prompted Bryant to tweet earlier this offseason, "12th I see.." |
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TACH Retired Number
Joined: 03 Nov 2005 Posts: 28461 Location: Chillin on the Delaware.. from the Jersey Side
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:43 am Post subject: Re: WTF is wrong with Rony Turiaf |
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VEN_150 wrote: | awsmori wrote: | To everyone who downloaded the video of all the Laker fieldgoals in the game against portland Feb21. From the very start of the game, watch how rony turiaf keeps on standing up and acting like every field goa & i mean EVERY fieldgoal is a game winning shot (Dances, Raises his arms while staring at the crowd, etc.). NO WONDER HE DOESNT GET ANY PLAYING TIME, HE'S MORE OF A FAN THAN A PLAYER!!! |
Enthusiasm is good awsmori, specially for this highly talented and motivated laker team |
Can't knock a guy for enthusiasm... let's just hope it is contagious. I like how he encourages his teammates. He's the ML Carr of the Lakers (minus the towel)... LOL...
This teams needs to finish the last 30 games strong!!! |
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20,000 Retired Number
Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 29999 Location: Likely nowhere near you
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:47 am Post subject: |
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Reminds me of Drazen Petrovic. The guy would celebrate any basket he made.
Seriously, having a teammate who is pumped up to be a Laker, hell, to be ALIVE, is something special. I'll take 100 Turiafs before I deal with another malcontent Chucky Atkins _________________ Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying...'I will try again tomorrow.' |
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KobeButler Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:12 am Post subject: |
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he has a condition called "heart." Unfortuanltey its not that contageous to the rest of the team. _________________ Pain is temporary, at the end of pain is success... |
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Tony Montana Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:16 am Post subject: |
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encina1 wrote: | Reminds me of Drazen Petrovic. The guy would celebrate any basket he made.
Seriously, having a teammate who is pumped up to be a Laker, hell, to be ALIVE, is something special. I'll take 100 Turiafs before I deal with another malcontent Chucky Atkins |
Maybe the FANS at Staples could learn a little something from him too (at least the lower bowl)... |
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THE_SHOES Retired Number
Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 29556 Location: Taiwan
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:17 am Post subject: |
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I can't wait till he learns the offense. That kind of player will kill himself for the team. For those who have wanted "a dawg" to get in peoples faces when they (bleep) with Kobe, guess what? He is big, French, full of energy and, I doubt he will allow anybody to pick on any of his guys and get away with it... _________________ "According to ESPN.com's conference projections, the Lakers will finish 12th in the West, which prompted Bryant to tweet earlier this offseason, "12th I see.." |
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mbloves L.A. Star Player
Joined: 21 Feb 2005 Posts: 3886 Location: Hollywood
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:23 am Post subject: Re: WTF is wrong with Rony Turiaf |
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awsmori wrote: | To everyone who downloaded the video of all the Laker fieldgoals in the game against portland Feb21. From the very start of the game, watch how rony turiaf keeps on standing up and acting like every field goa & i mean EVERY fieldgoal is a game winning shot (Dances, Raises his arms while staring at the crowd, etc.). NO WONDER HE DOESNT GET ANY PLAYING TIME, HE'S MORE OF A FAN THAN A PLAYER!!! |
I believe there is a hint of sarcasm there. Althogh it is very well disguised. _________________ Where's Cokie the Clown when you need him? |
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vicman Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:26 am Post subject: |
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dude he did that at summer league |
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