***Official Lamar, Kwame, George appreciation thread***

K8KillerInstinct · Starting Rotation Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 434

Man after todays game, I just had to create a thread for Lamar, Kwame, George for their effort on the court and their turnaround season after the All-Star break.

I am now happy that we didn't trade Lamar, George, or Kwame.

Lamar look great now, maybe he laid of that crack. He is actually doing things that we cannot really see on the court. Think about it, w/o Lamar I dont remember when we dominated. Lamar through his tough times and good times HAS HELPED THE LAKERS SIGNIFICANTLY.

George looked like he was done since he came back from the injury, but now he has come back to his old self. He is providing at least 10-15 pts lately, he will keep it up. Also his D has helped us the most.

Kwame although he isnt a monster stats producers, has done the all the dirty work inside, is probably our best big man now. And notice the steady improvement as the season winds down. He will only get better (c'mon he is only 23).

I just hope these three players do what they have been doing. And if they are consistent about it, WE WILL MAKE SOME NOISE IN THE PLAYOFFS.

PS: sorry Luke!! We CANT WIN with you.

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tgf5 · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:35 pm Post subject:

ROCK ON!!

jwbrown77 · Star Player Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Posts: 3271

It's not a matter of hating these players' upside.

It's a matter of getting angry that they disappear for months at a time.

I'd love to see Lamar play this aggresive for the rest of the year. But I'm not holding my breath.

wolfpaclaker · Retired Number Joined: 29 May 2002 Posts: 58344

Good thread.

I have to agree.

I'm still dissapointed in all three as they just show us how much they have underachieved in their career.

George's athleticism and ability to bring energy is excellent. He just can't bring it in a contract year - I hope this is longterm

Kwame in the last minute made a move that was like

The athleticism this guy has for his size. Incredible. All he needs to do is just learn the offense a little better and totally play off the ball like that.

Odom. SOB has had two straight games where you see the reason why they traded Shaq for him. He has soo much ability, but only now is finally using all his talents.

These 3 need to mantain this type of aggression and intensity. If they do, I really think the Lakers will make a strong playoff push for that 6th seed and HCA in the 1st round.

K8KillerInstinct · Starting Rotation Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 434

K8KillerInstinct · Starting Rotation Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 434

B_Rabbit1212 · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:42 pm Post subject:

Agreed they all have done spectacular the last couple games. And I still think we are only scratching the surface for this team.

Here's to hoping it last for the rest of the year!

vvbandit · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:47 pm Post subject:

Mihm is definately our best big man IMO not Kwame. LO had a nice game, and George looked like a beast tonight

lakeshow03 · Star Player Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 3082

great game by all

kobenbynum · Star Player Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1276

I still expect these young guys to be inconsistant but as they play together, learn the offense and mature I expect this roster to be amazing for years to come.

I'm also really impressed with Bynums footwork in the post this early in his career. At the pace he's developing I expect him to be a dominant center in far less than the three years Phil keeps saying it will take him to develop.

Again, though we've seen two nice games from these guys I expect we'll see some let downs as well.

STiG909 · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject:

I bet if Staples started chanting "Kwame, Kwame, Kwame" he would explode much more often.

lakerMark · Starting Rotation Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 478

We have no choice now but to pull for these guys to keep it up, they better do this on a consistant basis which hasn't happened this year. They were incredible tonight and I am hoping there is a new wonder bud being passed around the horn puff puff give quick before these cats high wears off.

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G1 Hydrogenic · Sixth Man Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 38

Definitely a great game by all involved.

sodapoppenski · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:08 am Post subject:

lakersdynasty999 · Star Player Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 1893

george is a monster on the boards!
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sodapoppenski · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:32 am Post subject:

sodapoppenski · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:33 am Post subject:

Oh and speaking of props.

Lamar + Kobe = 19 assists.

That + defense and even the Spurs would have problems with us.

chopins7 · Starting Rotation Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 240

I just wish we can see this new thread create after every lakers game day

jeremysnow · Star Player Joined: 27 Jun 2002 Posts: 7079

it's all good!

great games from:

lamar
devean
chris
smush
etc.

not only benefits our Ws,

it also increases their trade value.

Thugnomoe · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:54 am Post subject:

okay...lets wait 'til tomorrow when the real test comes. Here we have a playoff caliber team in the Clips (shames me to say it) but they are better than the Lakers...this caliber team is the type we need to win against...close games..

big questions:
1. Can they sustain momentum of last two games
2. Can they remain consistent?
3. Can they keep the lead when Kobe takes a breather?

my guess is no to #1,#2, and #3.

Odom will disappear tomorrow..going 2-9 smush will take 8 three's and make 1...kwame will have 0 pts and 5 boards...and George will return to mediocrity...

Kobe will get his 35..and mihm will get 12 and 9...

watch..tomorrow we'll see kwame get frustrated as he's owned by Brand..Smush owned by Cassell, and Lamar will just be off...

blame it on the back to back..whatever...we'll come down to earth tomorrow...

sad but true.

AreaZeroOne · Sixth Man Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 29

40ptmachine · Starting Rotation Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 633

Props to them for the effort. Lamar has had 2 good games in a row and that scares me

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Lakerpark · Star Player Joined: 09 Nov 2002 Posts: 2117

You all should watch this DVD called "Born to Ball". I rented it from Blockbuster.com. It has footage of some NBA players when they were in High School. It showed a young Kwame....He was skinny back then...He was skying and looking very athletic and active. If only he could combine his strength now with his athleticism of his high school days.

But I can identify with him.....I kind of remember how when I was young I was skinny and jumping all over the place, then when I bulked up with 50 + pounds of extra muscle, you kind of become more earth-bound....not sure why it has to be that way...it just kind of happens....maybe just the extra weight takes away your springiness. Strength or quickness? Gotta make your choice.

I kind of been wondering....Everyone is complaining about Kwame not scoring much. To me, it seems kind of hard to score if they don't give you the ball. When I watch Kwame, I see him working hard to seal his man, but they just don't give him the ball very often. As I recall, he is shooting a pretty good overall percentage. If he had 15 to 20 touches like other big scorers he might put up bigger numbers too.

And he often pulls down 6-8 rebounds in his 20-26 minutes of play. Maybe if he got 30 -38 minutes like the other rebound leaders, you might see better stats.

Just my observations,

waterman40 · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:51 am Post subject:

Phil seems committed to winning with this squad and ownership is not surrendering its belief that it can land a quality player, either in the off season or 2007.

I give Dg his due, I've bagged on him more than a courtesy clerk at Von's. I wish he could play like this all the time, and the sad thing is, we are likely to lose him in the off-season with nothing in return. But props to DG for playing well this season, there I said it.

Kwame is going to be alright, and the Lakers seem to be willing to put up with his mediocre game, if he continues to play tough D. The Lakers either think they can fix him, or use him as a significant bargaining chip in the off-season to land that missing piece.

Odom is much the same, but they are only willing to part with him for an elite player it seems. when Odom does his thing, and scores 15-20 points with the rebounds and assists, he is everything the Lakers envision. I think the "plan B" is for Odom to play at this level every night, keep him as that second or third option, and use other Lakers to pick up that third piece of the pie. The "plan A" option is to use Odom plus others to land a KG, Dirk, or other proven player.

Props to all those who have raised the level of their game this year:
Kobe scoring, passing, defense
Mihm consistency
Cook money with the J, rounding out his game
Sasha no longer D league
Smush improving
DG has he finally arrived?
Odom ditto?
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