Forum Blue And GoldA Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers). Please pardon the construction and temporary new look, much like the Lakers I hope to have it all cleared up by the time training camp starts.Talking Roster- September 19, 2008 Apparently the Lakers coaching staff is thinking like some commenters on this blog have been they want to consider Lamar Odom coming off the bench this year. And apparently Odom is game for the idea, making a sort of Manu-like role for himself. While Ive been in the lets start the big five and see ...http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/19/talking-roster/ Fast Break Thoughts- September 17, 2008 Just a few thoughts that came to me while I was field dressing a moose. If you havent seen this, the Lakers are now going to charging higher ticket prices for premium games. As a guy who used to have a part of season tickets (friends and I went in together, before we had to ...http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/ Lakers I Miss: Michael Cooper- September 15, 2008 Growing up and watching the Lakers, Magic Johnsonwas myfavorite player.His artistry and creativity generated at least one play a game that just amazed me. And every time the Captain,Kareem, swung left and shot rightand drainedthat beautiful sky hook my eyes would light up. And when the team was out on the fast break,nothing thrilled me ...http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/15/lakers-i-miss-michael-cooper/ Lakerology- September 13, 2008 In these days where the lobe of our brain that is all things Lakers is like a forlorn castaway on a desert island longing for a sip of fresh water, we can look back on some vids and articles that can fill in the time and simultaneously slake and whet our thirst for even a ...http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/12/lakerology/ No Surgery For Kobe- September 9, 2008 Straight from Kobe&8217;s Web Site: After seeking numerous opinions from hand specialists, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has decided to forgo surgery on his right pinkie. Fresh off his Olympic Gold Medal performance in Beijing, Bryant expressed that he did not want to miss any time on the court when Lakers training camp opens later this month. &8220;I ...http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/09/no-surgery-for-kobe/ Bynum and Other Thoughts- September 8, 2008 The biggest news for the Lakers recently is that Andrew Bynum sat down with the local media and said that he is 100% healthy and ready to go. A few quotes from the stories: &8220;I can&8217;t wait, man. I think I&8217;m the only guy who wants the season to start, like, tomorrow, you know what I ...http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/08/bynum-and-other-thoughts/ Lakers I Miss: The Fabulous Forum- September 5, 2008 &8220;Let there be a new NBA basketball champion ensconced in my fabulous new Fabulous Forum.&8221; -Jack Kent Cooke A building that in its later years seemed dated and cavernous. The place where all the tired Laker fan stereotypes were born. The same ones that were trotted out once again during this years Finals. Fair weather ...http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/05/lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/ Getting Paid- September 4, 2008 When we talk about Lakers looking to get paid lately, its been about Andrew Bynum and what he is worth. (Apparently he is doing well this off-season, by the way.) Ive said what I think he should make, but whatever the number is this is something the Lakers need to get taken care of in ...http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/04/getting-paid/ Drrayeye Looks at the Roster- September 1, 2008 There are going to be a variety of previews on this site between now and Oct. 28 (the first game), but with the roster largely set (at least for the guys getting the majority of the minutes) it&8217;s time to start looking at the squad. One of our insightful members here, Drrayeye, did that in ...http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/31/drrayeye-looks-at-the-roster/ |