anyone see turiaf jumpin around in the kings game

magic_bryant · Franchise Player Joined: 16 Oct 2002 Posts: 18179

His energy is infectious. When the bench comes in and sees him there, simply cheering them on and acting like the goofball that he over a FT, it makes them want to play even better. It lets them know that everything is being appreciated.
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extreme · Sixth Man Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 82 Location: Belgium

He is great, anyone has some videos?

cmonkee · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:30 am Post subject:

anyone watch sportscenter tonight? i was at a bar, so i didn't hear the sound, but there was a segment entitled "Ronny Turiaf: Male Cheerleader", followed by highlights of the game w/ the telestrator arrow pointing at Ronny's cheering. It made me smile and laugh

Anyone have the vid clip?[/code]

BossHossX · Star Player Joined: 27 Jul 2002 Posts: 1845

Turiaf is Madsen x 10.

And that's not just with enthusiasm. Skill wise he'll come in mighty handy for this team once he gets into shape.

koolruningz · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:31 am Post subject:

Those tools on Sportscenter were poking fun at him tonight on the highlights, saying that he was probably happy to be out of the D league. Shame they dont do their research before they open their mouths. Idiots!

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koolruningz · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:32 am Post subject:

I just cant see how you can fault the dudes enthusiasm, he does exactly what you would want a teammate to do when they score. He is already my 2nd favourite Laker and he hardly plays. Its great to finally see him in the P&G, you can see that he loves being a Laker.

Sidious · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:40 am Post subject:

he's our Mateen Cleaves

BigE32 · Star Player Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 8518

I love his energy and enthusiasm.

CabinCreek44 · Star Player Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 3856

Beautiful. Love it. There's no such thing as too much positive energy.

ignardlakerfan · Star Player Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 7457

yea i was at the game and he was just as excited as we fans were...when they called him into the game he jumped off the bench and shot down the line to check in...it was funny.

PWiddy · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 7:28 am Post subject:

oh man im lovin it....literally i was watching the game by myself and just smiled and chuckled...what a great sight..he's the first to congratulate the players coming back to the bench, just a great energy type guy. I also noticed the otherwise solemn looking chris mihm kinda letting loose a little after one play with ronny, so believe it or not, corny looking or not, this is positive. it sure beats the hell out of the lone faces im used to seeing on that bench. and it CANT be bad for team chemistry...how can you not smile when u see him doin his thing.

like i said before leave ronny alone mayne.

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prisma8slg · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:26 am Post subject:

I love his dunk dances. it's great! I've noticed that more of the bench is jumping up and down too...it's contagious and our bench could definitely use thata spark.
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B_Rabbit1212 · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:29 am Post subject:

Whats your personal favorite Ronny celebration?
Personally, I have to go with the samurai/karate one he does.

heineken · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:55 am Post subject:

Love the engergy. Our bench could sure use it.
Can't wait till he gets more playing time and he
brings all that excitement to the court.

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hiline · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:03 am Post subject:

As mush as I like Turiaf, I don't want to see him become another version of Mateen Cleaves.

Socks · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:06 am Post subject:

Ronny's getting a lot of attention for his enthusiasm. The guys on sportscenter did their thing and the guys at Dime talked about it this morning: http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/5357964

Achilles · Starting Rotation Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 430

I usually watch the games on TiVo. I've started rewinding after great plays just to watch Ronny's celebrations. He cracks me up. Could you ask for a better teammate??? Positive energy like that is just invaluable. And the thing is, unlike Mad Dog, he can actually play. We are really lucky to have this dude.

RCS926 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 16824

I think Ronny is really going to improve the team's chemistry with his enthusiasm especially off the floor. Furthermore, if the team's comraderie tightens up off the floor, then that can only translate to better chemistry on the floor.

On a different note, it would interesting if Ronny named his various signature celebrations in Chocolate Thunder-esque fashion.

ShadyG · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:32 pm Post subject:

they-perch · Star Player Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 1184

no doubt it doesnt help with team chemistry. beginning of the game he was usually by himself. by the end other guys were up with him jumping around. looks goofy as hell but if it helps with team chemistry its not a bad thing.