Lakers lopsided loss shows needs

George Mikan

And One posted 6/19/2008 from ballerblogger.com

It’s hard to believe today, but until the 1940s basketball was considered a sport better suited to shorter men than to taller, less nimble players. George Mikan, a 6-10 giant of a man who possessed superior coordination and a fierce competitive spirit, was one of the prototypes for the dominating tall players of later decades.

7 Things NOT To Focus On Concerning the Lakers Losing

kccal posted 6/19/2008 from www.theplayinca.com

This list was harder to make than it seems.

What's next for the Lakers? - Los Angeles Times

Rumors and Rants found this 6/19/2008 on www.latimes.com

Now what? Somewhere between a staggering 131-92 loss to Boston and the start of training camp in early October, the Lakers will reconfigure their roster, though it doesn't figure to be drastic or franchise-shifting. Kobe Bryant will still be here in ...

Lakers Are Favored Next Year

CelticsBlog found this 6/19/2008 on redsarmy.wordpress.com

It’s never too early to start thinking about next season. According to BetExpress.com (sorry BetUS.com I couldn’t find next seasons odds on your site), the extremely soft Los Angeles Lakers are 2-1 favorites to win the NBA ...

Postcards From LA, Vol. 19: One Lakers Fan Tracks His Team Through the NBA Playoffs

MrThell posted 6/19/2008 from www.emptythebench.com

The Lakers’ softness and lack of defensive intensity is something that permeates the entire roster. It’s not which players are soft, but rather, which aren’t? Outside of Kobe and Fisher, the Lakers are a bunch of Twinkies who play mediocre defense – and that’s not going to change.