http://www.lakershoops.com/blog Los Angeles Lakers NBA Blog with Lakers news, commentary and general opinion on the Los Angeles Lakers Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:19:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By: Dustin Chapman 81 87 Random thoughts: In Games 1 and 2, Boston was the undisputed aggressor. In Game 3, the Lakers finally grew a pair and took the initiative that they so desperately needed to do. They got to the line for 34 free throw attempts (Kobe Bryant shooting 18 of ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/lakers-make-it-a-series/ By: Dustin Chapman 88 98 The Lakers put together a strong first half, despite a rough shooting display from Kobe Bryant. Their execution of the pick n' roll was second to none, which broke down many of Boston's defensive possessions. In addition, Los Angeles' role players such as Derek Fisher, Lamar ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/celtics-take-1-0-finals-lead/ By: Dustin Chapman For the first time since 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the NBA Finals. Dethroning the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers closed out their Western Conference Finals series 4-1 at the Staples Center on Thursday night. The Lakers dominated the second half of the ballgame, ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/lakers-dethrone-spurs-advance-to-nba-finals/ ESPN reports that Lakers center Andrew Bynum will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- More than four months after Andrew Bynum injured his left knee, it's been decided the Los Angeles Lakers center will undergo arthroscopic surgery. The Lakers made the announcement Sunday, saying Dr. David Altchek ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/bynum-to-undergo-arthroscopic-surgery/ It has been reported on numerous sites, and has even been brought up by announcers on TV. So the question is, will Kobe be the NBA's 2007-2008 Most Valuable Player? And also, one particular statement - "Kobe Bryant is winning this as a lifetime achievement award" seems to pop up every ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/kobe-finally-mvp/ FRIENDS OF UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA LACROSSE CLUB TEAM, INC. A 501 (C) (3) NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION EMPLOYER ID NUMBER 86-0719642 – 6/23/93 www.Laxcats.com The Arizona Men’s Lacrosse Club Team is a not-for-profit organization that promotes personal and professional development of student-athletes through competitive collegiate lacrosse. Our program competes within the Men’s Collegiate ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/magic-johnson-meet-and-greet/ Not to long ago, more than a few months ago, actually. Kobe went on his tirade of rants all over the radio and on television. At the time, Derek Fisher was not yet a Laker, but knew Kobe wasn't necessarily just ranting about bringing in the top talent. To Fisher, ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/fisher-says-kobe-wants-winners/ Derek Fisher is returning to Los Angeles to play for the Lakers for the second time in his 11-year career, as he has agreed to a three-year deal with the club worth around $13.96 million. He will not be able to officially sign the contract until Utah completes the paperwork ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/derek-fisher-a-laker-again/ So here we stand. The NBA Playoffs have already taken off to the finals while the Lakers have landed back to the landing-strip with too many problems to count. In the recent days, so many things have occured. Kobe demanding a trade, somewhat taking it back, and then saying it ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/trade-talk/ Time has not tempered the frustration felt by Kobe Bryant, who has watched two key teammates — Kwame Brown and Lamar Odom — face medical issues that have thrust their off-season into doubt, as well as many trade possibilities for the team. The Lakers who were seen at the end of ... http://www.lakershoops.com/blog/Los-Angeles-Lakers/kobe-still-feeling-the-frustration/