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In which the middle-aged Peacenik mouths off about War Drones--and all the other things that make him cranky. Pnorny!
Mr Mahatma--who is a Mr in real life--lives in the valleys of Southern California with his wife, a herd of Dears, and an impressive collection of books. He is reachable at: littlemrmahatma@yahoo.com
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| Lakers Epitaph |
| 06.16.04 (8:06 am) [edit] |
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Game 5: It was over before tip-off when it was announced that Karl Malone wouldn't suit up. The one Laker who deserved a ring because of sheer desire and work ethic could barely walk and as it turned out the rest of the Lakers - the ones who could play - could barely run. That the Lakers got blown out wasn't a big shock. All Detroit had to do was keep Kobe and Shaq in check and watch the other Lakers miss threes and fuddle around.
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posted by: DrForbush (reply)
post date: 06.16.04 (8:21 am)
I was rooting for the Pistons! The Lakers are like the Yankees in baseball. I just have to root against them no matter who they are playing.
posted by: justjump (reply)
post date: 06.16.04 (9:44 am)
just like the radio stations out here, it sounds like you are not giving credit to the better team. Detroit won 5 games to 0, and was outscored in 4. I personally have a history of rooting for the West. Could not do it this year. Enjoy the fact that the Lakers made the finals. It was a tough run (Rockets matched up well against them), but also, remember that the first of the 3 Laker titles was won when Duncan was hurt and could not defend his title. If you want to bring up injuries, then I could use the same thing saying Dirk went down vs. Spurs last year in West finals and Mavs should have won. Injuries are not excuses. Good teams are deep and have backup players who fill in.
good luck in '05
posted by: LittleMrMahatma (reply)
post date: 06.16.04 (10:17 am)
I did give credit to the Pistons in the final paragraph. It just got lost in my despair over the Lakers playing like Flakers.
Detroit sent a variety of messages: Defense can win. Superstars aren't vital to winning. Basketball is a team sport.
I hope Jackson doesn't bail. It'd look like sour grapes. I'd like to see him coach a team with Shaq and a good supporting cast to the Finals and his 10th Championship.
posted by: justjump (reply)
post date: 06.16.04 (10:51 am)
regarding your last comment:
send Shaq to Dallas along with Phil!! That would be a 10th title. Nash, Dirk, Shaq, and Daniels.
You can have anyone but Dirk.
Shaq for Finley, Jamison & Walker? LOL. NBA rocks.
posted by: LittleMrMahatma (reply)
post date: 06.16.04 (12:31 pm)
No,no,no. Keep Shaq (and Phil) - he's irreplaceable. Get rid of Kobe and get...Tracy McGrady?!? or another high school draft pick...
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