The 12/30/07 game at Staples was one of the more amazing things I've witnessed in Celtics-Lakers history. As I observed then, the Celtics had administered such a thorough and complete beatdown that the purple quit trying with more than seven minutes to play.
Then I witnessed game six of the 2008 NBA Finals, where many observers say the Lakers quit trying midway through the second quarter.
Obviously, I'm no fan of the purple. But to watch that once proud franchise play like a bunch of pansies really made me wonder. In particular, I wondered what the Laker forefathers had to say about the lack of effort. Magic Johnson was very vocal, saying that he'd been closed out of series before, but he'd never laid down and waved the white flag. Other Lakers from the past had also indicated that the 2008 purple had tarnished the franchise's good name.
If you want to know why the Lakers are playing better this year, I say it's in part because the larger Laker family made it clear that the purple doesn't lie down for anyone. You know when Big Woos Lamar Odom starts banging in the paint, diving for loose balls, and trying his best to be "Mr. Intangibles," something has happened, something has clearly changed.
I'm pretty sure I know what. Everyone from Jerry to Kareem to Magic had a little chat with the 2008 NBA softies, and Lamar finally got the message.
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This is the 1st time I've really been concerned the whole season but unfortunately right now the Lakers are the best team in the league. And like I said before this Adam Morrison trade might really help them out. I think Danny Ainge really needs to make some kind of move soon.
I'll be very curious to see what DA does.
The clock is ticking on the Big Three.
You think Adam Morrison will play well this year?
Boy, I don't.
Come to think of it, doesn't vlad Rad do exactly what adam m does, only 10 times better, namely hit threes?
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