***LAKERS @ KNICKS Game Thread 02/02***

delaluz · Starting Rotation Joined: 09 Jul 2002 Posts: 215

We live in Raleigh & my wife is a Knick fan so I watch around half of their games on NBA league pass. I've been a Laker fan since they got Wilt, but I root for the Knicks (if they're not playing the Lakers). Here's my take:

1. The Knick fans whether deluded or not have been hosed by the worse GM-owner management in the NBA.

2. I think they set the all time record for paying people who can't play.
-This goes at least back to when Larry Johnson had his career ending injury. The Knicks GM didn't file the paperwork in time so his multi million dollar contract stayed on the books.
-Allan Houston signed a huge contract, hurt his knee and never played again.
-They paid Larry Brown millions not to coach.
-They probably paid Isahia (sp?) Thomas millions not to coach.
-They paid Jerome James millions and he can't play even when he is healthy.
-They paid Eddy Curry millions and he's always hurt. When he's healthy he plays OK sometimes but he never does anything in the 4th quarter.
-Whatever they paid Stevie Francis it was too much. And he got hurt too and couldn't play.
-Then there's Marbury getting 200K not to show up.

3. They have probably the best announcing crew in the NBA. I watch the Lakers via NBA League pass so 80% of the time so when the Lakers are on the road I have to listed to the "other" guys. Walt Frazier, although he speaks poetically, is a great announcer.

4. David Lee is the real deal.

5. Wilson Chandler, if he continues to improve, could be an all star.

Even though the Knicks aren't very good if they are hitting their shots they can beat anyone.

Just my 2 cents.
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Sage_10 · Star Player Joined: 24 Dec 2005 Posts: 6668

I just hate the whole Knicks organization in general. They get too much hype and love for a franchise that's accomplished as much as the Seattle Supersonics.
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Rick12322 · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 19164

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limchrc · Franchise Player Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 11477

I'll take a win... even by just a small margin.

LakerFan87 · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:28 am Post subject:

JJ81 · Star Player Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 2668

Knicks are just bitter because their team is a load of (bleep) and they know that they're gonna have to watch them lose until 2010 when they get a free agent or two. Knicks are (bleep).

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THE_SHOES · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:39 am Post subject:

Doggy Dogg · Star Player Joined: 27 Sep 2008 Posts: 1304

This game will be a big test without Andrew. Most road games will be actually. We are just not the same with no real center on the floor

We should still able to walk away with the W thou. Good luck to the boys
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KoPauChicken · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject:

I hope they win too, it's my birthday tommorow =l

if they dont win, sighhhhhhh
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Just thought I'd make the game thread a little bit early.

It's my birthday tommorow, yay.

5 bucks no one at my school will realize. >.<
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Luca Brasi · Star Player Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 4207

let me be the first to wish you a happy birthday.

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Vishnu · Franchise Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 16558

Birthday on Groundhog's Day. That's cool. Happy Birthday. I'm a February boy as well.

Edit: We're going to win

spflakers

JIFISH · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject:

I don't want the Lakers to destroy the Knicks.

I just want the Lakers to score more points than the Knicks.

That's all.

To me, the Knicks represent something very important: two easy W's during the regular season.

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jabberjaw · Star Player Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 3038

i go to your school, so you're wrong.
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freelakers · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject:

the Knicks are playing well folks...considering how well they played us in LA, and they have won 6 of last 7. A win would be huge, but not likely in my opinion....I just feel our defense will lack and the Bynum distraction will be too much.

Texas_Pete · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:45 pm Post subject:

Happy Birthday OP!

X-Factor tomorrow: LO. He has killed D'Antoni teams in the past. This time there is no one of Marion's calibre on their team on both sides of the ball. Here's hoping he continues his good play as of late.

Go Lakers!

kush · Starting Rotation Joined: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 179

happy birthday man. let's hope they give you a present by winning

Banzai · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:33 pm Post subject:

hopefully the Lakers come ready to play...I don't want to see lay ups and 3 pointers all night long from the opposing team.