Comments on: FB&G: Lakers I Miss – The Fabulous Forum http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/ The #1 Source For Everything Lakers Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:47:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Showtime 88 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50168 Showtime 88 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:05:50 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50168 Lakers win game 7 vs. the Pistons and are Champs, Back 2 Back in 1988. I was 9 years old, living a few miles down Prairie Ave in Lawndale. My dad has the family jump in the van, and we cruise toward the Forum right after the game. People partying and celebrating all over the streets in the City of Champions. One of my greatest Laker moments of all time, high fiving and celebrating with the '88 Laker Nation right outside of the Forum as a kid. Incredible. Lakers win game 7 vs. the Pistons and are Champs, Back 2 Back in 1988. I was 9 years old, living a few miles down Prairie Ave in Lawndale. My dad has the family jump in the van, and we cruise toward the Forum right after the game. People partying and celebrating all over the streets in the City of Champions.

One of my greatest Laker moments of all time, high fiving and celebrating with the ‘88 Laker Nation right outside of the Forum as a kid. Incredible.

]]> By: Steve http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50148 Steve Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:01:08 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50148 Besides only seeing two Lakers games there (one being "Elgin Baylor Night" and the other the incredible 63 point blowout of Golden State during the 33 game win streak), I saw numerous rock concerts, George Harrison, Paul McCartney (with & without Wings), Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Crosby/Stills/Nash...including my first rock concert ever, Creedence Clearwater Revival. After so many years of going to events (including many Kings games during the Vachon/Dionne era), I had discovered the quickest ways in & out of the parking lots and still never missed a minute of a game or concert. (except the one Kings/Rangers game that I didn't drive...it was 3-0 Rangers by the time I entered the building with 15:00 left to go in the first period) The closest I've gotten to Staples Center is driving by at 70mph going north on the 110. For some reason it doesn't have the same appeal for me to attend a game...and Arrowhead Pond (uh, excuse me, the Honda Center, in Anaheim is much closer for me to attend concerts). As much as I miss the Forum, I miss the voice of Chick Hearn even more. (sorry, I just am not a Joel Meyers fan) Besides only seeing two Lakers games there (one being “Elgin Baylor Night” and the other the incredible 63 point blowout of Golden State during the 33 game win streak), I saw numerous rock concerts, George Harrison, Paul McCartney (with & without Wings), Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Crosby/Stills/Nash…including my first rock concert ever, Creedence Clearwater Revival.

After so many years of going to events (including many Kings games during the Vachon/Dionne era), I had discovered the quickest ways in & out of the parking lots and still never missed a minute of a game or concert. (except the one Kings/Rangers game that I didn’t drive…it was 3-0 Rangers by the time I entered the building with 15:00 left to go in the first period)

The closest I’ve gotten to Staples Center is driving by at 70mph going north on the 110. For some reason it doesn’t have the same appeal for me to attend a game…and Arrowhead Pond (uh, excuse me, the Honda Center, in Anaheim is much closer for me to attend concerts).

As much as I miss the Forum, I miss the voice of Chick Hearn even more. (sorry, I just am not a Joel Meyers fan)

]]> By: Gregory Wright http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50146 Gregory Wright Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:16:15 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50146 I spent many days and nights inthe Forum. I moved to LA in Feb. 78. I saw Mitch injure his knee, Cooper hold Larry Birdto 8 points, George Gervin go for36 on a number of finger rolls, even the triple header preseason games where great. We could pass by Chick and say hello and seeing Mike Mcgee park and walk in to the building. the east west ame ( Hope I got the year right) and the Hakeem in the playoffs. I hated to see Kevin Johnson torch them in the playoffs but each memory is special. Coming here from St. Louis and being a fan of the Hawks and Spirits ( hating West and Elgin) this was a move to the big time for me. Thanks for the memories and for the new ones to come...fyi I met Vic the Brick at Pomona last week and got a pic with him...Lakers for ever and I still and always have HATED THE CELTICS! I spent many days and nights inthe Forum. I moved to LA in Feb. 78. I saw Mitch injure his knee, Cooper hold Larry Birdto 8 points, George Gervin go for36 on a number of finger rolls,
even the triple header preseason games where great. We could pass by Chick and say hello and seeing Mike Mcgee park and walk in to the building. the east west ame ( Hope I got the year right) and the Hakeem in the playoffs. I hated to see Kevin Johnson torch them in the playoffs but each memory is special. Coming here from St. Louis and being a fan of the Hawks and Spirits ( hating West and Elgin) this was a move to the big time for me. Thanks for the memories and for the new ones to come…fyi I met Vic the Brick at Pomona last week and got a pic with him…Lakers for ever and I still and always have HATED THE CELTICS!

]]> By: Gregory Wright http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50145 Gregory Wright Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:58:44 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50145 I remember being in the building and the Lakers losing to the Seattle Super Sonics in the play offs. The announcer ended the game with, "BE sure to return to the Faulous Forum next year for a MAGICAL SEASON" They drafted Magic Johnson and the rest is history! I remember being in the building and the Lakers losing to the Seattle Super Sonics in the play offs.
The announcer ended the game with, “BE sure to return to the Faulous Forum next year for a MAGICAL SEASON”

They drafted Magic Johnson and the rest is history!

]]> By: hibachi http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50129 hibachi Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:52:20 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50129 paul pierce ruled this place too bad he burned it down by a classic game 4 comeback and a 39 points beat down in boston... thanks for another nba history... banner 18 will be next... paul pierce ruled this place too bad he burned it down by a classic game 4 comeback and a 39 points beat down in boston… thanks for another nba history… banner 18 will be next…

]]> By: Sam Araghi http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50119 Sam Araghi Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:58:05 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50119 Also don't forget to add The Forum on Myspace www.myspace.com/thelaforum Also don’t forget to add The Forum on Myspace

http://www.myspace.com/thelaforum

]]> By: Sam Araghi http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50118 Sam Araghi Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:57:00 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50118 Hey guys, I'm the current Marketing Manager here at The Forum and I really enjoyed reading this article written about this amazing building. As a Laker fan and LA native I am truly honored and lucky to be working everyday of the week in a building that hosted some of the greatest events in the history of sports. Thank You TheLakersNation.com Sam Araghi Marketing Manager The Forum aka The Fabulous Forum aka The Great Western Forum Hey guys,

I’m the current Marketing Manager here at The Forum and I really enjoyed reading this article written about this amazing building. As a Laker fan and LA native I am truly honored and lucky to be working everyday of the week in a building that hosted some of the greatest events in the history of sports.

Thank You TheLakersNation.com

Sam Araghi
Marketing Manager
The Forum aka The Fabulous Forum aka The Great Western Forum

]]> By: DCLAKER http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50116 DCLAKER Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:12:51 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50116 Remember LO this is YOUR YEAR...or else, http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=3002~617~1016~165~515&teams=18~7~18~13~13&te=&cash=!! Remember LO this is YOUR YEAR…or else,

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=3002~617~1016~165~515&teams=18~7~18~13~13&te=&cash=!!

]]> By: Fred A. http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50115 Fred A. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:39:55 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50115 If the Knicks want to propose a trade to the Grizzles, I say cut in and try this deal. :) http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=3194~1017~3197~3206~387~2171~3251~1016~2027&teams=13~29~13~13~18~18~29~29~18&te=&cash= From the math prospective: This would save us about 3.5 mil. That so we could cut Lamar Odom contract to about 10 mil/per year and cut Chris Mihms contract to about 1.75 mil/per year when there contracts are done. This would put us in the position to resign Bynum to probably a 10 mil/per year salary. This would be good for all 3 players to sign back again. :) If the Knicks want to propose a trade to the Grizzles, I say cut in and try this deal. :)
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=3194~1017~3197~3206~387~2171~3251~1016~2027&teams=13~29~13~13~18~18~29~29~18&te=&cash=
From the math prospective:
This would save us about 3.5 mil. That so we could cut Lamar Odom contract to about 10 mil/per year and cut Chris Mihms contract to about 1.75 mil/per year when there contracts are done. This would put us in the position to resign Bynum to probably a 10 mil/per year salary. This would be good for all 3 players to sign back again. :)

]]> By: marky http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/09/05/fbg-lakers-i-miss-the-fabulous-forum/#comment-50107 marky Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:57:16 +0000 http://thelakersnation.com/blog/?p=4682#comment-50107 I was four, nosebleeds with my mom, dad and sister. 1982 I was four, nosebleeds with my mom, dad and sister. 1982

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