thelakersnavy.wordpress.com - 7/3/2009
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So, almost one year ago, I wrote a story on another, more retarded website, warning the world about Ron Artest and his possible presence on the Lakers…one year later, it actually happened. In light of this recent acquisition, I am re-posting the story here:
There are few names in ...
The Lakers Will Get the Absolute Most Out of Ron Artest
bleacherreport.com 7/10/2009 — All the pieces are in the right place for the Lakers to get the best out of Ron Artest. Ron Artest took a pay cut to come to L.A. for one reason—he knows this is his best chance to get a ring. In an interview with ESPN—after it was ...
Artest on the Lakers: A List of Pros and Cons
sircharlesincharge.com 7/7/2009 —
My name is Patrick Crawley (a.k.a. The Basketball Fiend). I’m new to the FanSided roster, but I’ve been the managing editor over at Basketball Fiend for a year. I’m looking forward to contributing to Sir Charles in Charge and ...
The Art (and Artest) of Being A Fan
forumblueandgold.com 7/7/2009 —
A fan’s relationship with a sports team is something like his or her relationship with their family — there are times it is strained, times of anger, times of frustration, but ultimately you almost always come back to them because, well, they are ...
Lakers Elbow Way Back As Title Favorites
sportingnews.com 7/3/2009 — Less than two months ago, Ron Artest was on the floor of the Staples Center, chest-to-chest with guard Kobe Bryant in the heat of the Lakers-Rockets second-round playoff series. Artest thought he had gotten a cheap-shot elbow to the head from Bryant ...
The Gift and the Curse
forumblueandgold.com 7/6/2009 —
I want to preface this post with the fact that I am truly going to miss Trevor Ariza. I wrote about Ariza a little while back and expressed my opinion that we should keep him. So, losing Trevor is a blow to me as a Lakers fan. At this ...
Not Lagging Behind
gofor2.net 7/3/2009 — So with all the power moves by Eastern Conference contenders Cleveland, Orlando, and Boston, it seems like people have forgotten that teams in the West aren’t going to roll over and surrender next year’s crown.
Various outlets are now reporting that Ron Artest will join the ...
This Week in Ron Artest...
talkhoops.net 7/7/2009 — As we all know, Ron Artest signed with the Lakers this past week to replace Trevor Ariza. Despite what you may want to think Ariza is capable of, this is definitely an upgrade, especially if they can keep Lamar Odom as well. But that's not where Ron Artest's story gets interesting at all. ...
Lakers reach agreement to add Ron Artest to squad
nba.com 7/3/2009 — The Los Angeles Lakers are not content to stand pat in defense of their latest championship. They reached an agreement Thursday with Houston Rockets free agent forward Ron Artest on a five-year deal using the team's mid-level exception that would pay ...
Playing With House Pancakes
freedarko.blogspot.com 7/7/2009 — You want to know why I didn't flinch when Shaqobronix, or whatever it's called, came to pass? Why I was lukewarm on the Celtics, and to this day think my premonition was right? It's because this is what a real meeting of the minds should feel ...
Reports: Artest to sign with Lakers (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 7/3/2009
Ron Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports. The free-agent forward told CBSSports.com on Thursday that he was leaving the Houston Rockets to join Kobe Bryant and the defending NBA champion Lakers. "I'm ...