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Letter of Introduction: Luke Walton

Published by Jim Murdoc on September 26, 2008 in Articles and Random. 13 Comments

NBA.com: Hey, Luke Walton here. I’ll be blogging for NBA.com this season and I’m very excited to share some thoughts and insights with you. I’ll be the first to admit, though, that I’m in unchartered waters here. I’ve never blogged before. So, why am I doing it? I like interacting with you, the fans. I welcome your comments and questions. If we can have conversation going back and forth and you’re interested, then that’s cool. It’s awesome that I get to play basketball and at the same time have people that are that interested in what I’m doing in my everyday life. I figured I would give it a shot and see how it worked out.

The Pain of Losing to the Celtics
Losing to the Celtics in the Finals was one of the hardest things that I’ve had to deal with in my basketball career. There are actually three other painful disappointments that instantly come to mind in addition to that Game 6 loss: Game 7 of the Phoenix series in 2006 when we were up 3-1 and then they won three straight on us; my rookie year when we lost to Detroit in the Finals; and my sophomore year of college when we got cheated by the Duke Blue Devils in the National Championship game.

It’s one of those things that you try to let the emotions pass and go out and enjoy your summer, but it’s such a painful process getting that close and ultimately falling short, especially when you work that hard with a group of guys that you feel is talented enough and that you enjoy spending that much time with.

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Meet the 2008-09 Laker Girls

Published by Jim Murdoc on August 28, 2008 in Random. 13 Comments

The Lakers have just released the names, bio and better yet, the pictures of the new Laker Girls that will be dancing their way to your heart in Staples Center. Check them out!

Hello, Lisa!

HoopsStats Rankings: Bryant #1 SG, Gasol #6 C, Odom #8 PF, Bynum #8 C

Published by Chris Manning on July 18, 2008 in Random. 24 Comments

This is pretty cool for all you stat lovers out there. HoopsStats released their rankings per position and overall. It turns out, 4 Lakers are in the top 25. More interestingly, the “big 3″ Celtics in the top 86. At the end of the day, they are just stats, but it’s fun to check out nonetheles…

Ray Allen = Ray-jected in L.A. club

Published by DBricks on July 18, 2008 in Random. 21 Comments

I thought this would put smiles on some of our faces, after witnessing a humiliating defeat in the finals. At least the city of Los Angeles, backs our Lakers no matter what.

According to TMZ.com, Ray Allen was denied entrance into a local LA bar, after the 5′5 bouncer, would not allow both NBA champ Ray Allen and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis in a local Los Angeles club.

Whats even worse, is Ray Allen denied reports that he was not allowed in the club, saying quote, “We didn’t get rejected, we just left”.

However, he then admitted it saying, “There were probably too many guys in the club”, and added, “I don’t think they like us in L.A.”

Ya think? Maybe Mr. Allen will take a hint and do his clubbin’ back in Boston.

You can catch the video here…

Ron Artest joins AM570’s Loose Cannons, talks Lakers

Published by Chris Manning on June 19, 2008 in Random. 76 Comments

This is, for sure, a must-hear segment from our boys over at AM570.

Ron Artest joined the Loose Cannons this afternoon in a very interesting interview. They discussed everything from Ron’s career, to the Lakers this season in the NBA finals.

They also mentioned how the City of Los Angeles would embrace him if he geared up next season in the Purple and Gold. He said he could make the difference toughness and defensive wise.

Give the interview a listen below…

We Didn’t Start The Fire

Published by Jim Murdoc on June 10, 2008 in Random. 3 Comments

Ever wondered what happened to the L.A.P.D. vehicles that were burnt during the riot after we won our first Championship in 1999-2000? Well, Robert Vega sent TLN these pictures so you can find out.



New Lakers Theme Song

Published by Jim Murdoc on May 13, 2008 in Random. 20 Comments

Sportaphile: Everyone knows Snoop Dogg is a huge fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, he may not be attending as many games as Jack Nicholson but he reps the purple big time (in more ways than one).

Snoop includes names of just about all of the Lakers in the song, complete with shout outs to the late Chick Hearn.

There’s even a little jab at the end about Shaquille O’Neal sitting at home on his couch while the lakers are still in contention. Somehow I wish Shaq was still playing, otherwise I may not have had to post that video of him mooning the camera. I’m still having nightmares.

Update: Uploaded to Rapidshare, download link should be permanent now.

Click here to download the track.

Kenny Smith jumps over Aston Martin

Published by Jim Murdoc on April 23, 2008 in Random. 18 Comments

The TNT Inside the NBA crew shows Kobe Bryant their rendition of the viral Nike HyperDunk video. Funny stuff!