New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[Steve Williams]

Looking at the WC standings the 7-10 spots are occupied by some of the best teams in the WC. There will be surprises this year in both conferences. Sixers seem to have the hot hand now and are breathing down the backs of the Celtics

 

[Steve Williams]

Le Bron needs to improve his acting skills if he ever decides to further his acting career

'We got cheated:' LeBron, AD vent about refs after Lakers' loss - ESPN Video

LeBron James and Anthony Davis express their frustration about the officiating late in the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Boston Celtics.

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[Steve Williams]

Pat Bev however gets an Oscar for Best Supporting......

Pat Bev shows ref photo proof of LeBron getting fouled, gets a tech, leading to a frustrating loss against Celtics​

Pat Bev shows ref photo proof of LeBron getting fouled, gets a tech - ESPN Video

Patrick Beverley receives a technical foul after trying to show the referee on a camera that they missed a foul call on LeBron James.

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[Steve Williams]

so what's new....the good ship lollipop keeps on rolling...AD IMO has great skills but as a big, his body is wearing down as the Lakers ship is sinking rapidly

LeBron James, Anthony Davis out Monday vs. Nets​

James, who is just 117 points from passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's all-time scoring leader, is dealing with left ankle soreness

LeBron James, Anthony Davis out Monday vs. Nets | NBA.com

James, who is just 117 points from passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's all-time scoring leader, is dealing with left ankle soreness.

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[Steve Williams]

we all know the outcome of the game and no crying over spilled milk but that missed call did cost the Lakers the win IMHO over the Celts. It was the luck of the Irish

Referees’ union says LeBron James was fouled on controversial play​

The National Basketball Referees Association said Sunday that LeBron James was fouled with the game tied on his final drive of regulation in Boston.

Referees’ union says LeBron James was fouled on controversial play

The National Basketball Referees Association said Sunday that LeBron James was fouled with the game tied on his final drive of regulation in Boston.

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[Steve Williams]

I'm not a fan of his but this is an interesting stat.......

LeBron James becomes first player to score 40 against all 30 teams​

LeBron James is making history on his way to the all-time scoring record.

LeBron James becomes first player to score 40 against all 30 teams | NBA.com

LeBron James is making history on his way to the all-time scoring record.

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[Steve Williams]

The biggest disappointment so far has been the rapid rise and the tumultuous fall of the Pelicans who just a few week ago were in the top spot but after an 8 game losing streak they are tied with the Suns for the 8th spot in WC. This has been a roller coaster ride for just about every WC team except the Nuggs who remain solid and the Lakers who love it in the bottom tier and out of contention. I think they took Le Born out tonight to be certain he breaks the all time scoring record at home in Los Angeles where the entire world will be watching

 

[jadis]

we all know the outcome of the game and no crying over spilled milk but that missed call did cost the Lakers the win IMHO over the Celts. It was the luck of the Irish

Referees’ union says LeBron James was fouled on controversial play​

The National Basketball Referees Association said Sunday that LeBron James was fouled with the game tied on his final drive of regulation in Boston.

Referees’ union says LeBron James was fouled on controversial play

The National Basketball Referees Association said Sunday that LeBron James was fouled with the game tied on his final drive of regulation in Boston.

www.nba.com

It's safe to say all Celtics fans saw the foul on replay but the refs didn't see it on real time play. And how many times had I said the NBA needed a 4th referee and now a laser beam to beep when contact is made. There has been countless of non calls which the NBA admitted as errors of the referees but did not and would not change the outcome, even if it meant reversing the winner of the game. There's no justice in this game.

 

[Steve Williams]

This shows the Sixers are breathing on the backs of the Celtics......

Power Rankings, Week 16: Sixers take over No. 1 spot​

See where all 30 teams rank as we enter Week 16 of the 2022-23 season.

Power Rankings, Week 16: Sixers take over No. 1 spot | NBA.com

See where all 30 teams rank as we enter Week 16 of the 2022-23 season.

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[Steve Williams]

At Brooklyn and end of the half the Lakers put up nothing but bricks and no AD or LeBron as they have their lowest 1st quarter and lowest half for the year.

 

[Steve Williams]

Lakers go down by as much as 19 and storm back in the 3rd to take a 7 point lead only to have the Nets regain the lead in the 4 th and easily defeat the Lakers 121-104 who are now 5 games under .500

 

[Steve Williams]

Doncic returns after missing several games with an ankle injury and knocks down 53., his 4th 50 point game of the season. Tremendous player

 

[Steve Williams]

At MSG Lakers had a 6 point lead with 1:40 left only to have the Knicks tie at 114 with 4.5 secs left and game goes into OT

 

[Steve Williams]

And OMG in OT and at MSG LeBron gets a triple double and Lakers win 129-123

 

[MRJAZZ]

And OMG in OT and at MSG LeBron gets a triple double and Lakers win 129-123

The "Old Man" at 38 still can play...... Really remarkable when you think about it.......

 

[waltersalas]

I admired LeBron in Cleveland, found his diva act in Miami nauseating, and--as a Laker fan going back to Chamberlain and West--have tried to warm up to him as a Laker with mixed results. The bubble championship was nice, but not entirely satisfying. I will say this, though. No one else ever has performed anywhere near this level at his age. Kareem was a role player at the same age. Kobe only made it to 37, and was siginficantly diminished by then. Can you guys think of anyone else?

It is still pretty incredible to watch LeBron, even though the team is so obviously flawed. Still, if Davis can stay healthy and they get just a little perimeter shooting from the supporting cast, they might just be a problem for someone in the playoffs. I wouldn't put it past him to lead them on a little run.

 

[Steve Williams]

I can’t cozy up to him at all. To me he has destroyed the image of everything I have come to love as a Lakers fan for 50 years I do agree about his abilities athletically but come on global TV coverage for when he breaks Kareem’s record which should be next week

 

[waltersalas]

I can’t cozy up to him at all. To me he has destroyed the image of everything I have come to love as a Lakers fan for 50 years I do agree about his abilities athletically but come on global TV coverage for when he breaks Kareem’s record which should be next week

But he's always gotten this kind of attention. Even his high school games were broadcast on ESPN. Breaking the all-time scoring record is nothing to sneeze at, and let's face it, he may well keep doing this another few years ala Tom Brady. He's also not the first Laker with diva tendencies. Both Magic and Kobe had their moments as well.

 

[Steve Williams]

I agree but Magic and Kobe were true Lakers. This guy is a carpet bagger

 

[Steve Williams]

What has happened to the Pelicans. Zion returned healthy and the Pels were the Cinderella team of the WC as they were in the top 3 for a while and after a 9 game losing streak they are buried in the 10spot.

Clipps seem to be silently gaining momentum in the WC

Things are so tight in the WC as 4.5 games separate the 3rd from the 12th position so anything is possible