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Lakers Getting Defensive
Lakers Getting Defensive
I meant to get to this earlier, but Kevin Pelton put together a great scouting report of LA’s new defensive scheme at Basketball Prospectus . I watched Los Angeles’ home opener against Portland and noticed the Lakers were overloading the strong-side. I also read Forum Blue & ...
Quantum Of Ballers: Lakers Relaunch Could Become Best Ever?
Quantum Of Ballers: Lakers Relaunch Could Become Best Ever?
lakeshowlife.com — Both the 007 and Lakers franchises have relaunched, and both have the potential to be the greatest... installments yet. But with Quantum of Solace getting so-so reviews and the Lakers getting smoked in last year's Finals, will potential become reality? (more) Quantum Of Ballers: Lakers Relaunch Could Become Best Ever?
Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
thelakersnation.com — L.A. Times : Jerry Buss wants Phil Jackson to coach the Lakers for years to come, but... there’s one small problem: Jackson isn’t quite ready to commit beyond this season. Jackson stayed consistent with an overall reluctance to look into the future when asked Tuesday about recent ... (more) Phil Jackson may have commitment issues
Byron Scott is happy with Hornets, but Lakers' job intrigues him - Los Angeles Times
Byron Scott is happy with Hornets, but Lakers' job intrigues him - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — Scott finished the last of his 14-year career playing for the Lakers in 1996-97, after spending three... years away with two other teams. Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher were rookies. That makes the Lakers' job all the more interesting for Scott. "I played ... (more) Byron Scott is happy with Hornets, but Lakers' job ...
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