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Few franchises in sports arrive at desperation quicker than do the Lakers, who have only their past championships and rightfully spoiled fans to thank for that. When it's NBA title or nothing, losing streaks will be received as comfortably as abdominal distress.
Most Lakers followers have the patience of a lit firecracker. They also like to be heard just as much, especially when their team is losing.
After the home defeat Sunday to Indiana, suddenly people were calling on the Lakers to trade for the mighty Roy Hibbert and lamenting the absence here of someone like Paul George.
Personally, before the game against the Pacers, you could have told us his name was George Paul and we would have believed you. Now, just imagine if Paul George had a buddy named...
Thank you, Indiana Pacers. Thank you for what you did on Tuesday night. Thank you for beating the Magic 105-87 and doing what needed to be done long ago. Thank you for putting Orlando players, coaches and fans out of their... more »
There was no fanfare. No standing ovation. No curtain call. No farewell speech. There wasn't even a goodbye wave. Just a disheartened coach walking somberly and silently off the floor at the Amway Center. Maybe for the last... more »
There was no World Peace or global domination for the Lakers on Friday night. Planet Nuggets came to life. Breathe deep. Nuggets rule Lakers 99-84. "It was a fun win for me," George Karl said. "I can't remember one that I... more »
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