The Lakers, much like Kobe, are overrated. Perhaps if the Lakers spent as much time practicing as they do crying to the refs, they might be able to pass Round 1.
Yes Kobe is very talented, but let’s face the facts. He led his team to basically a .500 record without Gasol and others. So, if one is to be rewarded for a .500 season, then shouldn’t Lebron win the MVP, considering his 31points, 8 boards, and 8 assist average demolishes the rest of the league?
Once again - he is talented. But Kobe hasn’t passed the first round without his old foe, Shaq…a player whom Jordan never had, nor needed to dominate.
Lakers should be able to get by Nuggets on the 1st round without Bynum, 2nd round against Utah or Houston without Bynum as well (but tough against Phoenix on 2nd round without Bynum). 3rd round and on, it’d be tough, especially if they advance to the championship round against Boston or Detroit, they’ll need Bynum by then. But yes, Kobe should win MVP, best team in the best conference and being the best player in the NBA, no reason to go against him.
How can you say about jordan never needed any help? what can u say about pippen, kerr perhaps the miracle shot he maid? celtics will fall in the 2nd round or the conf. finals… look what the lakers done so far, as of the start of the season, now what the haved accomplished…
Lakers are so over-rated it is comical. I blame the media and idiot fans like Lakerant. I say we all goto Colorado for a spa treatment - oh wait, Kobe has done that already and that did not work out too well for him….
Hey Francis Lavin…what does that gotta do with basketball?? and foe all the kobe haters out there just stop hatin man, how can u say they’ll be a .500 team without Pau? with all the injuries they had!! Okay, so what happened when Pau was injured, lakers still winning games, kobe elevated his teammates’ game. So stop hatin, give him the MVP..EVEN LEBRON wants to vote KOBE for MVP, Lakers 08 NBA CHAMPS!!
LeBron has weaker team yes, but he’s also on a much weaker conference. Jordan never won without Pippen or Phil. Lakers were playing without a true center for a good portion of the season due to injuries to Bynum, Gasol & Mihm, the last I looked, size still matters!! let’s see if CP3 without David West & Tyson Chandler & Peja Stojakovic and he can still elevate his team to .500, I DOUBT IT! Why did Nash win MVP 2 straight season? if u take Marion & Amare out of the equation, I doubt he’ll be competitive in the first place. Injuries happen and a team is no longer the same when you’re missing key components. As good as Shaq is… you look at how he struggles in Miami. As good as KG is in Celtics…. they’re still 7-3 without him, so.. why would KG be consider one of the MVP candidate also? I don’t see why Lakers is overrated when they’ve gone 22-5 since Gasol is in the line up (one of the loss Gasol only played 2 min). If Bynum is back, I don’t see how anyone can say Lakers is overrated.
I really like the more unrehearsed interviews. Where a player can talk a bit about their non-game POV’s on things. Get a feel for what else is important in their. How many times does the interview have to be : “If we score make more baskets we will win.”
Nice.
I’m not sure if Kobe deserves the MVP (it’s incredibly close between him and Chris Paul) but I am sure that Kobe has some of the most annoying and unintelligent fans around. (I would say they are the most biased fans in the League but then that would be insulting to the Trail Blazers announcers and everyone from Toronto.) Put it this way… if you think the MVP race is “obvious” or “a no-brainer” then you are, putting it mildly, an idiot.
In defense of Chris Paul, he has a much weaker suppporting cast than Kobe. David West is not an All-Star without CP3, Tyson Chandler and Paul were the most prolific alley-oop combo in the league, and Peja shot is highest percentage from 3 of his career. I realize (from your comments) that most of you haven’t watched Chris Paul play this year but I don’t think he will ever play on a sub-.500 team as long as he is healthy. He makes everyone around him so much better its really beautiful to watch. Also, he is an actual leader who his teammates obviously love. Would CP3 publicly whine about his front office? Would he shoot condescending stares toward his teammates when they mess up? The MVP race is close but the debate over who is the better leader is pretty obvious.
The MVP race is extremely close (if you can’t recognize that then you really shouldn’t be commenting in the first place) but I will say that Chris Paul is hands down a better leader than Kobe. Would Paul whine about his team in public for anyone with a videophone to see? Would Paul shoot his teammates condescending glares when they screw up? Chris Paul has class and Kobe has never really figured out how to get along with his inferior teammates.
Kobe or CP3, I don’t really think you can go wrong. That said, Kobe probably has the dumbest fans in the league. It’s really annoying.
I guess we’ll just have to face it, it’s either you love kobe or you hate ‘em. Too bad for the haters, they cant recognize the skills and the attitude of a great player. They’re stuck living in those MJ days … nobody’s arguing MJ is (arguably) the best player of all time but gotta live with the NOW. Just enjoy the show and watch a new player rise up to the pedestal of greatness. Kobe and the Lakers all the way baby.
I’m a die hard Celtics fan and have been for 25 years. It pains me to say this but Kobe should get the MVP. Chris Paul is a very close 2nd place, and LB is 3rd. Kobe is the heart (do the Lakers really have one?) and soul of the Lakers. He has become a less selfish player this year and has finally done the one thing he wouldn’t do the past seasons and that’s make the players around him better. He’s also in the top 3 in scoring and has led the Lakers to the best record in the competitive west.
With that said, Bring the Lakers on to the Celtics in the finals! Everything old is new again! No way that Kobe, Lamar, and Gasol (possibly Bynum?) match and keep up with Truth, KG, Jesus, and company. Go Green. We’ve earned it Ubuntu!
yea im pretty sure ray allen can lock down kobe right? oh how bout paul pierce? those guys can really play defense. and if u talk about playin team defense on kobe then u already lost the series cause Odom and Pau would be open all day
Shaun Norden Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 7:51 am
Well at lest Kobe has some Charisma. Maybe he can teach Pau how to interview
Maximilian Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 8:00 am
Both Kobe and Pau are great in interviews. And the Lakers are going ALL the way!
Anthony Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 8:57 am
Kobe is the best player in the game today.
Who gives a @#$% what the media thinks.
Francis Lavin Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 9:03 am
Still a punk…
Norden... Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 9:54 am
If you think Chris Paul has no charisma, check out his apperance on Jimmy Kimmel. He was very funny and well spoken. Just thought you’d like to know…
Matt Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 11:16 am
“I pretty much remember everything.” Yeah.
Temka Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 11:34 am
HE is talking about Pau Gasol, not Chriss Paul. CP not gonna win the MVP, Its all Kobe’s to take! Go Lakers!
Eddie B. Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
The Lakers, much like Kobe, are overrated. Perhaps if the Lakers spent as much time practicing as they do crying to the refs, they might be able to pass Round 1.
Yes Kobe is very talented, but let’s face the facts. He led his team to basically a .500 record without Gasol and others. So, if one is to be rewarded for a .500 season, then shouldn’t Lebron win the MVP, considering his 31points, 8 boards, and 8 assist average demolishes the rest of the league?
Once again - he is talented. But Kobe hasn’t passed the first round without his old foe, Shaq…a player whom Jordan never had, nor needed to dominate.
Go Celtics - and whoever plays the Lakers!
abc Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
Lakers should be able to get by Nuggets on the 1st round without Bynum, 2nd round against Utah or Houston without Bynum as well (but tough against Phoenix on 2nd round without Bynum). 3rd round and on, it’d be tough, especially if they advance to the championship round against Boston or Detroit, they’ll need Bynum by then. But yes, Kobe should win MVP, best team in the best conference and being the best player in the NBA, no reason to go against him.
Lakerant Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
with a name like francis i think your the punk! Go Lakes!!!!
Tom Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
How did you get this kind of access? thats awesome. props to Lakers Org. for giving bloggers access to the lockerroom.
max Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
lakers all the way
ash Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 6:11 pm
LAKERS ALL THE WAY
KOBE MVP
AWNDREW MOST IMPROVED PLAYER
PAU BEST INTERNATIONAL PLAYER PLAYING TODAY
LAMOR IS THE BEST LAYUP MAN
I HOPE I HAVE TIME TO GO TO THE LAKER PARADE
MIKE Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 9:11 pm
“.500 record without Gasol and others.”
Hey dumba$$ the lakers will have pau an others in the playoffs so your point is pointless!!!
08 nba finals
lakers win game 7 over celtics!!!
KB24 Said,
April 15, 2008 @ 9:21 pm
yeah, how did he get access? I think he might have used some kind of gay rights excuse to get in.
Lorean Salido Said,
April 16, 2008 @ 6:13 am
How can you say about jordan never needed any help? what can u say about pippen, kerr perhaps the miracle shot he maid? celtics will fall in the 2nd round or the conf. finals… look what the lakers done so far, as of the start of the season, now what the haved accomplished…
Francis Lavin Said,
April 16, 2008 @ 7:50 am
Lakers are so over-rated it is comical. I blame the media and idiot fans like Lakerant. I say we all goto Colorado for a spa treatment - oh wait, Kobe has done that already and that did not work out too well for him….
Garry Said,
April 16, 2008 @ 9:39 am
the best lay-up man?????????
Chanman Said,
April 16, 2008 @ 10:06 am
Hey Francis Lavin…what does that gotta do with basketball?? and foe all the kobe haters out there just stop hatin man, how can u say they’ll be a .500 team without Pau? with all the injuries they had!! Okay, so what happened when Pau was injured, lakers still winning games, kobe elevated his teammates’ game. So stop hatin, give him the MVP..EVEN LEBRON wants to vote KOBE for MVP, Lakers 08 NBA CHAMPS!!
abc Said,
April 16, 2008 @ 11:13 am
LeBron has weaker team yes, but he’s also on a much weaker conference. Jordan never won without Pippen or Phil. Lakers were playing without a true center for a good portion of the season due to injuries to Bynum, Gasol & Mihm, the last I looked, size still matters!! let’s see if CP3 without David West & Tyson Chandler & Peja Stojakovic and he can still elevate his team to .500, I DOUBT IT! Why did Nash win MVP 2 straight season? if u take Marion & Amare out of the equation, I doubt he’ll be competitive in the first place. Injuries happen and a team is no longer the same when you’re missing key components. As good as Shaq is… you look at how he struggles in Miami. As good as KG is in Celtics…. they’re still 7-3 without him, so.. why would KG be consider one of the MVP candidate also? I don’t see why Lakers is overrated when they’ve gone 22-5 since Gasol is in the line up (one of the loss Gasol only played 2 min). If Bynum is back, I don’t see how anyone can say Lakers is overrated.
Mark Fearing Said,
April 16, 2008 @ 6:35 pm
I really like the more unrehearsed interviews. Where a player can talk a bit about their non-game POV’s on things. Get a feel for what else is important in their. How many times does the interview have to be : “If we score make more baskets we will win.”
Nice.
jake Said,
April 17, 2008 @ 4:48 am
I’m not sure if Kobe deserves the MVP (it’s incredibly close between him and Chris Paul) but I am sure that Kobe has some of the most annoying and unintelligent fans around. (I would say they are the most biased fans in the League but then that would be insulting to the Trail Blazers announcers and everyone from Toronto.) Put it this way… if you think the MVP race is “obvious” or “a no-brainer” then you are, putting it mildly, an idiot.
In defense of Chris Paul, he has a much weaker suppporting cast than Kobe. David West is not an All-Star without CP3, Tyson Chandler and Paul were the most prolific alley-oop combo in the league, and Peja shot is highest percentage from 3 of his career. I realize (from your comments) that most of you haven’t watched Chris Paul play this year but I don’t think he will ever play on a sub-.500 team as long as he is healthy. He makes everyone around him so much better its really beautiful to watch. Also, he is an actual leader who his teammates obviously love. Would CP3 publicly whine about his front office? Would he shoot condescending stares toward his teammates when they mess up? The MVP race is close but the debate over who is the better leader is pretty obvious.
jake Said,
April 17, 2008 @ 4:53 am
The MVP race is extremely close (if you can’t recognize that then you really shouldn’t be commenting in the first place) but I will say that Chris Paul is hands down a better leader than Kobe. Would Paul whine about his team in public for anyone with a videophone to see? Would Paul shoot his teammates condescending glares when they screw up? Chris Paul has class and Kobe has never really figured out how to get along with his inferior teammates.
Kobe or CP3, I don’t really think you can go wrong. That said, Kobe probably has the dumbest fans in the league. It’s really annoying.
Andre Said,
April 17, 2008 @ 10:30 am
I guess we’ll just have to face it, it’s either you love kobe or you hate ‘em. Too bad for the haters, they cant recognize the skills and the attitude of a great player. They’re stuck living in those MJ days … nobody’s arguing MJ is (arguably) the best player of all time but gotta live with the NOW. Just enjoy the show and watch a new player rise up to the pedestal of greatness. Kobe and the Lakers all the way baby.
Big Lou Said,
April 18, 2008 @ 6:26 am
I’m a die hard Celtics fan and have been for 25 years. It pains me to say this but Kobe should get the MVP. Chris Paul is a very close 2nd place, and LB is 3rd. Kobe is the heart (do the Lakers really have one?) and soul of the Lakers. He has become a less selfish player this year and has finally done the one thing he wouldn’t do the past seasons and that’s make the players around him better. He’s also in the top 3 in scoring and has led the Lakers to the best record in the competitive west.
With that said, Bring the Lakers on to the Celtics in the finals! Everything old is new again! No way that Kobe, Lamar, and Gasol (possibly Bynum?) match and keep up with Truth, KG, Jesus, and company. Go Green. We’ve earned it Ubuntu!
Chanman Said,
April 18, 2008 @ 11:28 am
yea im pretty sure ray allen can lock down kobe right? oh how bout paul pierce? those guys can really play defense. and if u talk about playin team defense on kobe then u already lost the series cause Odom and Pau would be open all day