Just got back from Orlando - An "AMAZING" night for this Lakers fan (pics from Laker post-game party)
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:15 pm    Post subject: Just got back from Orlando - An "AMAZING" night for this Lakers fan (pics from Laker post-game party)

WOW!!! It still feels surreal right now, and I can't believe what I just experienced. In just 24 hours I experienced THE best time of my life as a die-hard Lakers fan. Enjoy.....

So me and my boy Joel check in at the same Orlando hotel where the Lakers are staying at on 6/14, Sunday morning. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3633218537_66170ee9b8_b.jpg

After putting our luggage away we head over to the pool and as we pass by the Grand Ballroom, the Lakers just so happen to be wrapping up with their Game Day video session. Kobe walks right by me and I tell him, "Let's close it out tonight Kobe, it's gotta be tonight!!" He smiles and nods, and responds "Fo Sho" as he gives me a pound. The rest of the boys start to roll out of the Ballroom, and we make sure to tell them, "Good Luck, Let's close it out tonight, etc." We give daps to Jordan, Luke, and Sasha and we manage to chat it up a bit with Mbenga and Bynum. Finally!! On all of my past excursions I've never ran into "Socks" and on the morning of Game 5 I finally run into him. Really, really, cool cat and real humble and chill.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3634025214_3baf9eac61_b.jpg (Mbenga)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3633210795_6fc78a0fea_b.jpg (Bynum)

We head over to the pool and within minutes we're just enjoying life, having a few drinks, and relaxing in the sun with Chip Schaefer, Rudy Garciduenas, and Gary Vitti (and their families) scattered here and there. Since Joel and I both took red eye flights the night before, we were both relaxed and tired, especially with being out in the pool all afternoon. We headed back to the room around 3:30pm and took a nap.........


[EDIT - See further posts below for pics and details of the Lakers post-game party. -db]
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:17 pm    Post subject:

i'm so jealous
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:21 pm    Post subject:

lucky thats awsome
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:22 pm    Post subject:

Congrats, sounds like a great time was had!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:24 pm    Post subject:

Don't lie, you know it's not really you and your boy in those photos. You guys just Photoshopped your heads on some random people whose pics you found on some site on-line.

Just joking!

Thanks for sharing. It must've been fun.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:25 pm    Post subject:

Great view.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:26 pm    Post subject:

After pushing the snooze button about 15 times we finally get up and now we're panicking because it's already 6:30pm with the tip-off time scheduled at 8pm! We had wanted to be in the lobby to cheer on our boys as they board the bus, but so much for that!! We quickly take a shower, get ready, I throw on my Fisher jersey, Joel throws on his Kobe jersey, we get in our rent-a-car and we bone out fast. We finally get to the arena parking around 7:45pm, and we run to the Amway Center, and all the while I'm holding up my yellow Laker car flag in the air as we're running. We dart past the Sea of Blue: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3633211039_2c2037a1fe_b.jpg
and we finally get to our seats right before Gina Marie Incandela comes to the mic: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3633211231_7bceb9aa6d_b.jpg
A few pictures of the starting lineup: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3633211539_38ba78a7ae_b.jpg
me: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3634026556_854355b01e_b.jpg
Joel: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3634026870_479dd6d421_b.jpg
and the opening tip-off: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3634027116_25f94a0f27_b.jpg
AND IT'S GAME TIME!!!

Joel and I are both boisterous clowns, and we love to cheer on our boys from start to finish. You know how you say, you wish the people in the 300 Sections sat in the lower seats? Well, we make sure we represent wherever we go. Now, we're never belligerent or act a fool, cuz we understand that this is their house and we have to respect their home. But, we'll always urge our boys on, chant DEFENSE, and make noise when the Magic are on the line. My favorite is when they were chanting "Let's Go Magic" I got all the Laker fans to clap and chant "ZERO TITLES!" A lot of the Magic fans grinned and shrugged as if to say, "He got us." Oh yeah, one of the Magic fans actually had the nerve to say that I was cheering a little too loud for the Lakers. "Mam I can't help it, we're up by 16 points in a closeout game of the NBA Finals. This isn't the Opera!!!

We'll post the Trophy Presentation videos on Youtube tomorrow. Here' the rest of the Game pix:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3633212589_a54f6f7e17_b.jpg (halftime)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3634027906_ec27fa2aa6_b.jpg (1 minute to go)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3634028428_24655b96b7_b.jpg (final score)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3634028104_af60837de4_b.jpg (getting the stage ready)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3634257686_f10392e2c0_o.jpg (Face time with Chuck)

And now for the best part, it's back to the Lakers hotel......
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:34 pm    Post subject:

im so jealous. i remember seeing you guys in that shot behind chuck. wasnt that when kobe was out there with them?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:36 pm    Post subject:

Mr. EiGhTy-OnE wrote:
im so jealous. i remember seeing you guys in that shot behind chuck. wasnt that when kobe was out there with them?

Yup, that was us!! Good eye, cuz we were just in that shot for about 3 seconds or so. I'm still working on Part 3 (back at the hotel)...stay tuned.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:44 pm    Post subject:

daymn good (bleep)
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:02 pm    Post subject:

PnG Soldiers tell 'em!!!

You guys rock!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:10 pm    Post subject:

That is just epic dude.. thank you for sharing, that must have been incredible!!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:17 pm    Post subject:

Congrats on the great trip. You'll cherish it the rest of your life.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:21 pm    Post subject:

You lucky mofos!!! Im glad you guys were out there reppin the LGers!!! Thanks for the great pics and I cant wait to see the videos
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:26 pm    Post subject:

So when we get back to the Hotel we changed our gear really quick and we head down to the bar area in the lobby. I'm hoping to celebrate with the players like after Game 3 in H-Town: http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=86926&highlight=

It's around 1am or so and slowly a few Lakers staff/players trickle past the bar as they start to arrive. There's a handful of guests that went to the game and we're all just having a good time at the bar. Everytime anyone from the Lakers is spotted, a loud roar of cheers and clapping erupts!! Mbenga and Kareem hang out in the bar area, Kenny the Jet passes through, Trevor walks past us and heads to the elevators. Each time we run into someone we either say congrats, pat them on the back, shake their hand, say "way to go 2009 Champ", etc.

Out of the blue, someone from the bar yells out my name and it's someone from the Lakers staff. I first met this cat at San Antonio after Game 4 '08, and when I went to Houston for Game 3 '09 me and my friend Tony hung out with him a lot that entire trip. We talk for about 10 minutes before he heads back to his room and I catch up with Joel and a few other peeps. After some time passes, I use the restroom, I come back and I realize it's already 2am. I asked Joel if I missed any action and he says, "Nah Man, no one has come by. They're all at a Private VIP Party in one of the Ballrooms." Forget this, I'm gonna check it out, and Joel says good luck there's security all over the place.

Sure enough as I get closer to the Ballroom I can hear the music bumpin through the walls and it feels like I'm at a Club. When I turn the corner, there's a whole bunch of security just like Joel said!! BUT!!!! Just my luck, my acquaintance from the Lakers staff just so happens to come from inside and yells out " 'TURO!!! " He tells me he's heading over to the restroom, but when he comes out he's gonna try to get me in. A Man of his word, he gets me in and now I'm literally inside the freakin' OFFICIAL VIP LAKERS CHAMPIONSHIP AFTERPARTY!!!! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3634033396_9310a918fd_b.jpg

Everyone is having a good time, taking pictures, drinking, celebrating. DUDE!! We just won the 2009 CHAMPIONSHIP and I'm living life to the fullest by partying it up with the Lakers within hours after the game. Poor Joel is outside, but I work my [MIC] skills with security and sure enough I get my boy inside as well. I'm meeting a lot of people, making connections, hi-fiving players, staff, just basically celebrating a Championship with the team I grew up following since I was 10 years old. This was a dream come true, and I am still on Cloud 9 just thinking about what happened.

Everyone is taking pictures and savoring the moment. We ran into some media peeps:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3634030308_6bc5cc7bb5_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3634029366_ede1230280_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3633217785_abf97955e1_b.jpg

LA Hoops Legend:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3634027620_ee70a85dda_b.jpg

Lakers Staff/Coaches:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3633218781_c829dc492b_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3633217491_eedb00013f_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3634031984_06898e242e_b.jpg (Rudy Garciduenas)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3633215571_afd6e7c118_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3634028754_6bc4b57afd_b.jpg (shout out to St. Francis)

Now for the players; I had to tell them how happy I was for THEM, how happy WE (the fans) are, and how much they deserve it especially after last year. I had a real cool time talking to all of them. They are all really cool and humble cats in person. All the while, me and Joel were just drinking with them, clownin around, making jokes, hi fiving, etc. Some of these pictures I think I kept yelling 2009 NBA CHAMPS, cuz I don't think I was smiling in any of them.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3634032230_bccf477460_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3634030730_bb07f3e030_b.jpg (I think I was yelling LUUUKE)
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3634029572_850047f2ce_b.jpg
And of course my favorite part of the evening, me and my favorite player:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3634029940_8ae55a2015_b.jpg

That night Lakersground, I had my cake and I ate it too:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3634033110_15dac79329_b.jpg

And finally, we took a few pics of Josh Powell mean muggin with Larry:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3634031006_61d82c35c5_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/3634031276_8a642dc1ae_b.jpg

"Josh, take another one with me real quick homie!!!!"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3634031642_e2a2a63b6e_b.jpg

AND FINALLY, TO END A PERFECT EVENING.........

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3633214115_bab3b800e4_b.jpg

LAKERSGROUND.NET you guys are like family to me. Everyday I come on this site, every single day. 2009 NBA CHAMPS BOY!!!! See you all at the parade!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:32 pm    Post subject:

CONGRATS BRO!! IM SOOO JEALOUS!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:36 pm    Post subject:

Sounds like an AWESOME trip! You get to go to Florida, stay in a nice hotel, meet some of the Lakers, represent in game 5 of the NBA finals, witness the Lakers win the championship, and you get on TV. I don't know what happens when you get back to the hotel, but wow! Talk about the trip of a lifetime!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:48 pm    Post subject: Celebrating Game 5 in Style

goldreign wrote:
Sounds like an AWESOME trip! You get to go to Florida, stay in a nice hotel, meet some of the Lakers, represent in game 5 of the NBA finals, witness the Lakers win the championship, and you get on TV. I don't know what happens when you get back to the hotel, but wow! Talk about the trip of a lifetime!

That's exactly how I felt, this was the best Lakers experience of a lifetime. I don't know how I can top this, but next year I'm sure gonna try!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:58 pm    Post subject:

UN (bleep) BELIEVABLE!

**this story belongs in the lounge with a sticky

patrick oneal looks (bleep) up


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^who is that? scout?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:02 pm    Post subject:

dude that is awesome
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:03 pm    Post subject:

Mr. EiGhTy-OnE wrote:
UN (bleep) BELIEVABLE!

**this story belongs in the lounge with a sticky

patrick oneal looks (bleep) up


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3633215571_afd6e7c118_b.jpg

^who is that? scout?


That's what I thought. I don't know, the mods are getting real "merging" happy and/or "moving threads" happy. I guarantee you if they would have waited for my part 3, they would have left it.

But yeah, Bonnie Jill is one of the Laker's scouts. I'm glad you liked my story Mr. EiGhTy-OnE
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:07 pm    Post subject:

Damn you're so fortunate. Looks like you had loads of fun. Did you get to meet Kobe as well?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:09 pm    Post subject:

Awesome thanks for sharing with us!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:13 pm    Post subject:

unfreakin real lol.

major major props. represent us well tomorrow.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:16 pm    Post subject:

awesome
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