Despite the heavy defeat by 119-90 in the first game of the semifinal anet western Oklahoma, the alarm is not triggered on the Lakers and has sent a message of relative calm with an idea: if you win the next game though either by one point, he will have equaled the tie and have the same value as the victory by 29 points in Oklahoma.
"I've been in this situation before. In this and the other side of the equation and experience tells me there have to be patient," said Kobe Bryant after the hefty defeat. "We have to study what happened and do the job better in the next game."
World Peace Metta said that in his opinion, the Lakers had "played well" and Andrew Bynum also wanted to put the situation into perspective: "We've lost so dramatically before. Now we have to analyze how we have killed and correct it."
In this line Pau Gasol made it clear that the defense should be improved: "In any of the ways we can fit almost 40 points in fourth and hope we can win the game. We have to make a greater effort in defense, trying to stop them and make our game. "
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Oklahoma crushes the Lakers by 29 points and went on to win by 35
Again the combination of Russell Westbrook basis and forward Kevin Durant was devastating in the game by imposing offensive from the first quarter of its effectiveness and success that broke the defense of the Lakers, who were always tired and equipment resources to stop them.
Westbrook contributed 27 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and two steals, that got rid of the Ramon Sessions basis of the Lakers, in the duel between the two.
If Westbrook was responsible for leading a fast attack devilish actions of Thunder, Durant supported him with shots and 25 points, eight rebounds and four assists, which also made it evident to guard Lakers star, Kobe Bryant, who could not stand too much of the poor level of play that showed his team.
Along with Westbrook and Durant, once again, came the sixth best player in the league, reserve guard James Harden, who completely ignored the provocations dialectical forward Metta World Peace made before the game, and gave a lesson in professionalism and basketball in the field.
His 17 points were used for the Thunder reserves contributed 50 points for just 26 which succeeded those of the Lakers, who headed the only marker to start the game.
Then the Thunder became the masters of the game in all facets of the game and went into the break with the partial advantage of 15 points (59-44), which increased in the third quarter with a 15-2 spurt that left sentenced party and they left the room that were playing for the reserves.
The third period was a real display of Thunder with his triple and mates to the delight of fans of the Oklahoma City team, which was superior in all aspects of the game, but especially in terms of physical strength.
While the Thunder had a week without playing to have swept (4-0) the tie of the quarter-finals against the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers had to define their place in the semifinals after winning so agonizing in Game Seven to the Denver Nuggets.
The Thunder came to have up to 35 point lead, gave a lesson the Lakers basketball, cleanly and without any unsportsmanlike actions as they had to undergo three weeks earlier in the game of the regular season left when World Peace Harden shocked.
The downside for the Thunder was that the pivot Kendrick Perkins aggravated a hip injury suffered from the series against the Mavericks.
While the Spanish power forward Serge Ibaka-Congolese met with six points in 20 minutes played, scoring May 3 field goals, grabbed four rebounds, recovered a ball and put a stopper.
The Thunder, who dominated all facets of the game, less rebounds, 41-43 for the Lakers, only had four turnovers for 15 of the Lakers.
Bryant scored 20 points, but never was a factor or had role in attacking play of the Lakers, and in fact only had 18 shots and scored seven in addition to capturing three rebounds and two assists spread far from the great individual performance Durant starred.
The center Andrew Bynum was the one who was present in the game under the basket to get a double-double of 20 points, 14 rebounds and a plug.
World Peace scored 12 points and the Spanish power forward Pau Gasol this time either factor could not be won by staying with 10 points and seven rebounds in 30 minutes he played.
Gasol scored 5 of 11 shots from the field, did not go to the line staff and an assist.
The second game of the series will be played on Wednesday at the same stage of Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Chris Singleton: The rookie spent $ 10,000 in lottery
The NBA was not immune to this madness and the most significant case was that of the Washington Wizards player Chris Singleton . The rookie selected in the eighteenth position of the last draft used his Twitter account to make public its bid: $ 10,000 in lottery. The guard wins a figure close to a million and a half in his first year in the NBA and considered a good investment to buy lottery tickets, "was either this or spend it at clubs."
Throughout the week was in charge of defending its financial operation. As reported by Yahoo, Singler had to go to several stores to buy all the tickets, because there were not enough in one. There were three WINNERS with the numbers 2-4-23-38-46 and the 'megabola' 23, divided the spoils, unfortunately for him, was not the acertante from the combination. The player himself said in the social networks that had won something (normal after the investment), but did not know the exact amount because I had not checked the tickets.
Singleton has started 38 games with averages of 22.1 minutes, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 points per game.
Kobe Bryant blames "basketball gods" of their Canaston
Have you seen the incredible Kobe triple the Nets?
With suspense. So came the decisive basket Lakers-Nets ( 91-87 ). Kobe Bryant , one of the best players in the final minutes, charged with the responsibility to kill off the game and got it. Everything was whiteboard move Mike Brown came out to perfection with two players: Kobe and Pau . Gasol had a mission to make Kobe a lock for the NBA comfortable and throw it more than fulfilled in blocking, as recognized technical and scoring after the meeting.
Kobe launched without any defense from beyond the triple line and the ball took his part to enter. According to ESPN, since the first ball hits the rim until it enters spent nearly two seconds (from 8.7 to 6.8).
A hoop from warming 'pissed' to Humphries , who joked about it: "Before the game I said, go easy on this rim is loose. This may hurt us in the fourth quarter. Not really, but the ring if it is more loose ".
The Lakers guard rather than the ring was grateful to several deities, "gods of basketball were on our side today," although a more earthly gave Deron Williams , the victim of 'Canaston': "Take that for scoring baskets as Throughout his career, is no longer a surprise. "
Everyone was aware that the move would be for Bryant, Pau but blocking prevented the Nets' defense could stop the basket: "Kobe was free, but all of Hall knew he was going to throw the last shot "said coach resigned New Jersey Avery Johnson.
With suspense. So came the decisive basket Lakers-Nets ( 91-87 ). Kobe Bryant , one of the best players in the final minutes, charged with the responsibility to kill off the game and got it. Everything was whiteboard move Mike Brown came out to perfection with two players: Kobe and Pau . Gasol had a mission to make Kobe a lock for the NBA comfortable and throw it more than fulfilled in blocking, as recognized technical and scoring after the meeting.
Kobe launched without any defense from beyond the triple line and the ball took his part to enter. According to ESPN, since the first ball hits the rim until it enters spent nearly two seconds (from 8.7 to 6.8).
A hoop from warming 'pissed' to Humphries , who joked about it: "Before the game I said, go easy on this rim is loose. This may hurt us in the fourth quarter. Not really, but the ring if it is more loose ".
The Lakers guard rather than the ring was grateful to several deities, "gods of basketball were on our side today," although a more earthly gave Deron Williams , the victim of 'Canaston': "Take that for scoring baskets as Throughout his career, is no longer a surprise. "
Everyone was aware that the move would be for Bryant, Pau but blocking prevented the Nets' defense could stop the basket: "Kobe was free, but all of Hall knew he was going to throw the last shot "said coach resigned New Jersey Avery Johnson.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Ricky: "At this point it's getting a little uphill"
It is one stage in the first season of a player in the NBA. Like say your name at the ceremony in the draft and make you a peer hazing, beginners should go through the rookie wall . It's those moments when you begin to notice the fatigue, the accumulation of trips and parties empinan to become an obstacle to lower your benefits.
These days, Ricky Rubio tries to overcome this wall. Rigor are the consequences of
physical and frenetic pace of the NBA. "There are parties that do not feel your legs and you have to pull heart. It note so compressed a time," he says. Ricky gets into a bath tub of ice after games and has bought some stockings worn under jeans. He says that helps you recover, but each time it costs more. It lacks freshness.
Here are the numbers to prove it. In the last two seasons at the ACB, Ricky played a total of 1,772 minutes distributed in 84 games counting the regular season and the series title. In just 40 games of NBA point guard has played 1,364. That is, with its current average of 34.1 minutes in 11 games just match the running time of the last years. Ricky will have to get a running start to jump these hurdles.
The Spanish player is aware of this hardness and admits that the burden of parties has blown. "At this point in time it's getting a bit uphill," admits one waiting Ricky did not take to recover the feelings that led him to dazzle the league in the first half of the season.
These days, Ricky Rubio tries to overcome this wall. Rigor are the consequences of
physical and frenetic pace of the NBA. "There are parties that do not feel your legs and you have to pull heart. It note so compressed a time," he says. Ricky gets into a bath tub of ice after games and has bought some stockings worn under jeans. He says that helps you recover, but each time it costs more. It lacks freshness.
Here are the numbers to prove it. In the last two seasons at the ACB, Ricky played a total of 1,772 minutes distributed in 84 games counting the regular season and the series title. In just 40 games of NBA point guard has played 1,364. That is, with its current average of 34.1 minutes in 11 games just match the running time of the last years. Ricky will have to get a running start to jump these hurdles.
The Spanish player is aware of this hardness and admits that the burden of parties has blown. "At this point in time it's getting a bit uphill," admits one waiting Ricky did not take to recover the feelings that led him to dazzle the league in the first half of the season.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Nowitzki gallons strip to cut the drain on the Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks returned to winning ways after defeating the Utah Jazz to 102-96 . A triumph founded on the great performance by Nowitzki . The German scored 40 points and begins to show its best at the key moment of the season.
The German power forward Dirk Nowtzki got 40 points , his best mark so far this season, and the Dallas Mavericks 102-96 defeat to the Jazz .
Nowitzki became the hero of the current league champions by helping to stop a run of four straight defeats, the worst so far this season.
The reserve guard Jason Terry contributed 22 points and both were the only two players from the Mavericks in scoring in double figures.
The Dallas team leaves its mark on 22-16 , based mainly on Nowitzki, who scored 10 points in the fourth quarter of the game.
The reserve power forward Lamar Odom played for the first time after missing four games for family reasons and have received an ultimatum by the Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, who had to define its position in the squad for the final in the league.
The Mavericks, with part of 53-47 in the third period, broke the scoring led by Nowitzki and got a run of 21-8, which gave them the advantage that secured the win.
While the Jazz (17-19), which entered the game having won the night before the Miami Heat (99-98), the leader was the power forward Paul Millsap , who scored 24 points in 30 minutes share.
The reserve power forward Derrick Favors had 14 points and guard-forward CJ Miles , who also came off the bench, reached the 13 points.
The power forward Al Jefferson kept his role under the basket and contributed a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The German power forward Dirk Nowtzki got 40 points , his best mark so far this season, and the Dallas Mavericks 102-96 defeat to the Jazz .
Nowitzki became the hero of the current league champions by helping to stop a run of four straight defeats, the worst so far this season.
The reserve guard Jason Terry contributed 22 points and both were the only two players from the Mavericks in scoring in double figures.
The Dallas team leaves its mark on 22-16 , based mainly on Nowitzki, who scored 10 points in the fourth quarter of the game.
The reserve power forward Lamar Odom played for the first time after missing four games for family reasons and have received an ultimatum by the Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, who had to define its position in the squad for the final in the league.
The Mavericks, with part of 53-47 in the third period, broke the scoring led by Nowitzki and got a run of 21-8, which gave them the advantage that secured the win.
While the Jazz (17-19), which entered the game having won the night before the Miami Heat (99-98), the leader was the power forward Paul Millsap , who scored 24 points in 30 minutes share.
The reserve power forward Derrick Favors had 14 points and guard-forward CJ Miles , who also came off the bench, reached the 13 points.
The power forward Al Jefferson kept his role under the basket and contributed a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Peja Stojakovic announces his retirement
Repeated back problems have been undermining the morale of forward Peja Stojakovic slowly but irresistibly. Hampered by physical problems, the Serbian player has said enough. Abandon the practice of basketball at age 34.
It does this through the front door, having achieved the ring with the Dallas Mavericks last season. Stojakovic's role in the conference semifinals against the Lakers was crucial to drive the knee to the then champions of the NBA.
Fans remain forever in the retina the image of the effective and unusual shooting mechanics and surgical precision of Stojakovic, who took part, along with Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, Doug Christie and Jason Williams one of the most exciting quintets recent history of the best league in the world. Those Sacramento Kings in the early 2000s, the country captivated by his daring and formidable team play.
Stojakovic is removed with a 40.1% accuracy in three-point regular league (1,760 in 4392). It has also been a champion triple Contest (2002 and 2003) and three-time All Star Feroz shooter and unrepentant rival, the eaves of Pozega has given unforgettable moments throughout his 13 seasons and 804 games in the U.S. The success from the free throw line has also been another of his arguments to mow down opponents: 2,237 of 2,500 cast converted (89.5%).
Maybe his hunger has been satiated after achieving the title of 'Mavs'. Anyway, in Sacramento, New Orleans / Oklahoma, Toronto and Dallas, franchises in which he played, not easily forget his name. Remove the Pozega gunner, but the legend was born.
It does this through the front door, having achieved the ring with the Dallas Mavericks last season. Stojakovic's role in the conference semifinals against the Lakers was crucial to drive the knee to the then champions of the NBA.
Fans remain forever in the retina the image of the effective and unusual shooting mechanics and surgical precision of Stojakovic, who took part, along with Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, Doug Christie and Jason Williams one of the most exciting quintets recent history of the best league in the world. Those Sacramento Kings in the early 2000s, the country captivated by his daring and formidable team play.
Stojakovic is removed with a 40.1% accuracy in three-point regular league (1,760 in 4392). It has also been a champion triple Contest (2002 and 2003) and three-time All Star Feroz shooter and unrepentant rival, the eaves of Pozega has given unforgettable moments throughout his 13 seasons and 804 games in the U.S. The success from the free throw line has also been another of his arguments to mow down opponents: 2,237 of 2,500 cast converted (89.5%).
Maybe his hunger has been satiated after achieving the title of 'Mavs'. Anyway, in Sacramento, New Orleans / Oklahoma, Toronto and Dallas, franchises in which he played, not easily forget his name. Remove the Pozega gunner, but the legend was born.
The Big Three of Oklahoma with a Mavs can not force the machine
The guard James Harden led the charge winning the Oklahoma City Thunder 87-83 to beat the Dallas Mavericks in the second preseason game in a row that both teams played Sunday before the opening of the NBA regular season.
Harden had 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while point guard Russell Westbrook came forward 12 and Kevin Durant scored 10 for the three Thunder players who had double digits.
The victory and sweep of the Thunder allowed to take revenge on the elimination of suffering in the past Western Conference finals and prepared for the first regular season game that will play on Christmas Day in their field of Oklahoma City Arena, with the Orlando Magic.
The Spanish power forward Serge Ibaka again became a starter with the Thunder to provide four points after scoring May 2 shots, did not go to the line staff, grabbed three rebounds, put two plugs and recovered the ball at 18 minutes he was on track.
The victory of the Thunder this time occurred despite the Mavericks had their training under the wing star, German Dirk Nowitzki , who had not played in the first game between both teams and the team that lost 92-106 Dallas.
The presence of Nowitzki and guard Jason Kidd, who had not played in the first game, did not change the history of the Thunder took control in the first three quarters of play until the fourth reacted with partial Mavericks 30-13 .
The stranger Jerome Randle added 17 basis points to be the leader of the attack of the Mavericks also had the support of power forward Brandan Wright to get 12 points with four rebounds.
Nowitzki, who provided and Kidd, who was three, did not play the entire fourth quarter, as it did during the Thunder.
The Mavericks, NBA champions, began on Christmas Day title defense when they meet in their field of American Airlines Center, the Miami Heat to the Finals was defeated in the past.
Harden had 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while point guard Russell Westbrook came forward 12 and Kevin Durant scored 10 for the three Thunder players who had double digits.
The victory and sweep of the Thunder allowed to take revenge on the elimination of suffering in the past Western Conference finals and prepared for the first regular season game that will play on Christmas Day in their field of Oklahoma City Arena, with the Orlando Magic.
The Spanish power forward Serge Ibaka again became a starter with the Thunder to provide four points after scoring May 2 shots, did not go to the line staff, grabbed three rebounds, put two plugs and recovered the ball at 18 minutes he was on track.
The victory of the Thunder this time occurred despite the Mavericks had their training under the wing star, German Dirk Nowitzki , who had not played in the first game between both teams and the team that lost 92-106 Dallas.
The presence of Nowitzki and guard Jason Kidd, who had not played in the first game, did not change the history of the Thunder took control in the first three quarters of play until the fourth reacted with partial Mavericks 30-13 .
The stranger Jerome Randle added 17 basis points to be the leader of the attack of the Mavericks also had the support of power forward Brandan Wright to get 12 points with four rebounds.
Nowitzki, who provided and Kidd, who was three, did not play the entire fourth quarter, as it did during the Thunder.
The Mavericks, NBA champions, began on Christmas Day title defense when they meet in their field of American Airlines Center, the Miami Heat to the Finals was defeated in the past.
Rudy Fernandez opens in luxury as a substitute Nuggets
Rudy Fernandez opened the shirt of the Nuggets, in NBA preseason game in a match where his new team beat the Suns 127-110.
The Spanish guard was presented to the public of the Pepsi Center with 8 points, 3 steals and 2 ATTENDANCE in 20 minutes, being by far the most minute substitute on the floor was George Karl, who rotated at a whopping 15 players in a classic preseason game.
Rudy went to 5:56 minutes to conclude the first quarter to make his debut when George Karl put it into the field by the Russian pivot Timofey Mozgov.
Rudy, passed last week by the Mavericks, missed the first shot to the basket when he took a couple minutes on the field, but it recovered the ball to Sebastian Telfair base and forced the staff to record their first two points with the Nuggets and 3:30 minutes before the end of the room.
The points scored by Rudy gave the Nuggets 23-20 favorable partial and Mallorca player also provided an assist to forward Al Harrington.
Ty Lawson (21 points and 7 rebounds) and Danillo Gallinari (15 points) were the highlights of some Nuggets who did not play Afflalo (Rudy fierce competition to get playing time) and have shown that this course again be faithful to a style of fast and dynamic game that can be adapted perfectly to the characteristics of Rudy Fernandez.
Marcin Gortat (14 points and 8 rebounds), who broke his finger, was the best of a Suns where Steve Nash had 11 points and 5 assists.
The Spanish guard was presented to the public of the Pepsi Center with 8 points, 3 steals and 2 ATTENDANCE in 20 minutes, being by far the most minute substitute on the floor was George Karl, who rotated at a whopping 15 players in a classic preseason game.
Rudy went to 5:56 minutes to conclude the first quarter to make his debut when George Karl put it into the field by the Russian pivot Timofey Mozgov.
Rudy, passed last week by the Mavericks, missed the first shot to the basket when he took a couple minutes on the field, but it recovered the ball to Sebastian Telfair base and forced the staff to record their first two points with the Nuggets and 3:30 minutes before the end of the room.
The points scored by Rudy gave the Nuggets 23-20 favorable partial and Mallorca player also provided an assist to forward Al Harrington.
Ty Lawson (21 points and 7 rebounds) and Danillo Gallinari (15 points) were the highlights of some Nuggets who did not play Afflalo (Rudy fierce competition to get playing time) and have shown that this course again be faithful to a style of fast and dynamic game that can be adapted perfectly to the characteristics of Rudy Fernandez.
Marcin Gortat (14 points and 8 rebounds), who broke his finger, was the best of a Suns where Steve Nash had 11 points and 5 assists.
Chris Paul blows the audience
The curiosity that has led to the signing of Chris Paul for the Clippers and their first meeting the team wanted him, Los Angeles Lakers, shot hearings last Monday's meeting.
Such has been the degree of expectation of the duel, which ended in victory for the Clippers 95-114 , which has become the most watched in the history of the NBA preseason TV. Up to 509,000 people gathered in front of the television to watch the derby Angelina.
Chris Paul finished with 17 points and nine assists in a severe correction to the purple and gold. The Clippers have been transmuted into a more attractive sets and electrifying campaign. Blake Griffin, Caron Butler and DeAndre Jordan completed a template that dreams shattered all records.
The previous record TV audience of NBA preseason was held by the clash between the Heat and Pistons of October 10, 2010. On that occasion inched past the half million viewers.
The main complaint of the Miami-Detroit was contemplating for the first time, the 'Big Three' of the Heat in action after the signing of LeBron James by Florida that summer.
Such has been the degree of expectation of the duel, which ended in victory for the Clippers 95-114 , which has become the most watched in the history of the NBA preseason TV. Up to 509,000 people gathered in front of the television to watch the derby Angelina.
Chris Paul finished with 17 points and nine assists in a severe correction to the purple and gold. The Clippers have been transmuted into a more attractive sets and electrifying campaign. Blake Griffin, Caron Butler and DeAndre Jordan completed a template that dreams shattered all records.
The previous record TV audience of NBA preseason was held by the clash between the Heat and Pistons of October 10, 2010. On that occasion inched past the half million viewers.
The main complaint of the Miami-Detroit was contemplating for the first time, the 'Big Three' of the Heat in action after the signing of LeBron James by Florida that summer.
Rose going to win more than 2 million thanks to LeBron 'Derrick Rose Rule'
The youngest MVP in NBA history 94.8 million charge for five seasons .
The official confirmation will occur after a press conference to which managers are called Bulls and coach (Tom Thibodeau).
Rose's salary would amount to nearly $ 95 million over 5 years, thanks to a new normal collective agreement recently signed in which it allows certain rookies receive a salary of more than 30% salary cap signed to reward performance.
This new rule is known as the 'Derrick Rose Rule' , since the base is the best example of it.
Man Bulls franchise will have a salary level of the likes of superstar Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol or Amare Stoudamire.
Rose charged 2 million more per year than LeBron James.
Magic: "Kobe Pau and Bynum needs to have a perfect year"
The loss by 95-114 in the first preseason game they have played the Lakers, let the reaction of the legendary Magic Johnson, speaking to reporters, said the need for more aid to Kobe Bryant by the Spanish Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum .
According to Johnson, who held a teleconference with reporters, if the Lakers want this season to return as a team with aspirations, both Gasol and Bynum must do their best basketball in both individual and team.
"Bryant is really convinced that they need all the help from Gasol and Bynum to then be able to choose at certain times to be the leader and master," said Johnson. "It's going to need help, and this season more than anything, if you want to be a team with aspirations to get the league title."
Johnson explained his argument on the fact that Bryant, 33, has already undergone four operations on his knees from the 2003 season, the last this summer in Germany, and that means you have to get help if you want to get sixth ring champion.
"Both Gasol and Bynum should have years perfect because Bryant can not take full responsibility for him only," said Johnson, who also recalled the fact that Bryant will play its sixteenth season in the NBA. "You can not expect that every night is the figure and take full responsibility for the team."
The former star of the Lakers, who also won five rings with the Lakers and sold his share of shares held, will continue this season as an analyst for ABC and ESPN, which will pre-game segment from studios in Los Angeles.
Johnson insisted that Bryant was very important to give confidence and motivate both Gasol and Bynum so it must be something more than an emotional leader.
"It has to show leadership on and off the field to be closer to these players, especially in training and in the locker room," Johnson assessed. "Lamar Odom's departure has left a great void in the workforce at all levels."
Odom, after the failed attempt to transfer to the New Orleans Hornets with the base Gasol Chris Paul, said he wanted to continue with the Lakers and was traded to the Dallas Mavericks who took charge of his contract of 8.9 million dollars and a lottery pick in the first university in 2012.
Johnson said that the blame of failure of the transfer of Paul was not Jim Buss, the son of Lakers owner or general manager Mitch Kupchak, who said he had to give them credit because they tried to get a great player and NBA commissioner David Stern, the "veto."
Although the Lakers failed to Paul, Johnson said he was thrilled to have Los Angeles as a player the Hornets exbase then got traded to the Clippers.
The Clippers last night they beat the Lakers 114-95, who tried to see how team chemistry works with the absence of Odom and under new coach Mike Brown, who is replacing the legendary Phil Jackson.
"No doubt the Clippers will be better team, but they still have several years before they can beat the Lakers, with Bryant, Gasol, Bynum and Fisher have shown that they are true champions," said Johnson.
The legendary former player for the Lakers also recognized that the best team in the Eastern Conference was the Miami Heat, while the West, would be the team to beat Oklahoma City Thunder.
According to Johnson, who held a teleconference with reporters, if the Lakers want this season to return as a team with aspirations, both Gasol and Bynum must do their best basketball in both individual and team.
"Bryant is really convinced that they need all the help from Gasol and Bynum to then be able to choose at certain times to be the leader and master," said Johnson. "It's going to need help, and this season more than anything, if you want to be a team with aspirations to get the league title."
Johnson explained his argument on the fact that Bryant, 33, has already undergone four operations on his knees from the 2003 season, the last this summer in Germany, and that means you have to get help if you want to get sixth ring champion.
"Both Gasol and Bynum should have years perfect because Bryant can not take full responsibility for him only," said Johnson, who also recalled the fact that Bryant will play its sixteenth season in the NBA. "You can not expect that every night is the figure and take full responsibility for the team."
The former star of the Lakers, who also won five rings with the Lakers and sold his share of shares held, will continue this season as an analyst for ABC and ESPN, which will pre-game segment from studios in Los Angeles.
Johnson insisted that Bryant was very important to give confidence and motivate both Gasol and Bynum so it must be something more than an emotional leader.
"It has to show leadership on and off the field to be closer to these players, especially in training and in the locker room," Johnson assessed. "Lamar Odom's departure has left a great void in the workforce at all levels."
Odom, after the failed attempt to transfer to the New Orleans Hornets with the base Gasol Chris Paul, said he wanted to continue with the Lakers and was traded to the Dallas Mavericks who took charge of his contract of 8.9 million dollars and a lottery pick in the first university in 2012.
Johnson said that the blame of failure of the transfer of Paul was not Jim Buss, the son of Lakers owner or general manager Mitch Kupchak, who said he had to give them credit because they tried to get a great player and NBA commissioner David Stern, the "veto."
Although the Lakers failed to Paul, Johnson said he was thrilled to have Los Angeles as a player the Hornets exbase then got traded to the Clippers.
The Clippers last night they beat the Lakers 114-95, who tried to see how team chemistry works with the absence of Odom and under new coach Mike Brown, who is replacing the legendary Phil Jackson.
"No doubt the Clippers will be better team, but they still have several years before they can beat the Lakers, with Bryant, Gasol, Bynum and Fisher have shown that they are true champions," said Johnson.
The legendary former player for the Lakers also recognized that the best team in the Eastern Conference was the Miami Heat, while the West, would be the team to beat Oklahoma City Thunder.
Weigh down injuries to Paul Pierce, Kobe Bryant and Stephen Curry
Paul Pierce (Celtics), Kobe Bryant (Lakers) and Stephen Curry (Warriors) will be out injured for the next preseason game . They could even miss the start of the regular season.
A severe contusion on the heel during the first full training at Boston has left the star KO. "Yes, I'm worried about Pierce's injury. We want to rest," said Doc Rivers, coach of Massachusetts at ESPN.com . It's completely ruled out its participation in the preseason game against Toronto on Wednesday.
Kobe Bryant, meanwhile, became a sprained right wrist during a set with DeAndre Jordan in the match that the Lakers lost to the Clippers 95-114. Nor will, almost certainly, in the second assault on California neighbors, reports LA Times .
The Golden State player Stephen Curry sprained his ankle against the Kings and it seems unlikely that force recovery for the second pre-season friendly.
A severe contusion on the heel during the first full training at Boston has left the star KO. "Yes, I'm worried about Pierce's injury. We want to rest," said Doc Rivers, coach of Massachusetts at ESPN.com . It's completely ruled out its participation in the preseason game against Toronto on Wednesday.
Kobe Bryant, meanwhile, became a sprained right wrist during a set with DeAndre Jordan in the match that the Lakers lost to the Clippers 95-114. Nor will, almost certainly, in the second assault on California neighbors, reports LA Times .
The Golden State player Stephen Curry sprained his ankle against the Kings and it seems unlikely that force recovery for the second pre-season friendly.
George Karl: "Rudy can be like JR Smith, but more sane"
The season is being developed by the path I had drawn in his head George Karl. The Denver Nuggets coach has expressed his excitement with the new project and the latest additions. "I think Rudy can be like JR Smith, but something more sane," Karl said in the radio station KKFN Denver .
Mallorcan guard, which on Tuesday has eight points and three assists in his debut win over the Phoenix Suns (127-110) , has supplied the American, who signed during the 'lockout' a one-year contract with Zhejiang Golden Bulls in the league in China.
Talented, uncontrollable and equally controversial, JR Smith has been slow to gain a reputation for unruly in the Asian country.
Rudy Fernandez, meanwhile, is confident in their abilities and encouraged with this new challenge in his NBA career. "I want to play freely and fit in the system of George Karl," he said last Thursday at the Denver Post . "Running and counterattack is best for my features," he said.
Mallorcan guard, which on Tuesday has eight points and three assists in his debut win over the Phoenix Suns (127-110) , has supplied the American, who signed during the 'lockout' a one-year contract with Zhejiang Golden Bulls in the league in China.
Talented, uncontrollable and equally controversial, JR Smith has been slow to gain a reputation for unruly in the Asian country.
Rudy Fernandez, meanwhile, is confident in their abilities and encouraged with this new challenge in his NBA career. "I want to play freely and fit in the system of George Karl," he said last Thursday at the Denver Post . "Running and counterattack is best for my features," he said.
The Bulls could offer Korver and Boozer in exchange for Pau Gasol
The Bulls, the team stronger bid for Pau Gasol when he was just the Grizzlies before being traded to the Lakers, it appears that returns to the charge by the Spanish years later.
As reported in the web 'gather.com' , and that includes 'tubasket.com' , the Bulls Lakers study provide the shooter Kyle Korver and burly Carlos Boozer in exchange for the Spanish power forward.
For this hypothetical materialize Pau Gasol transfer form one of the best interiors of the NBA partners with Noah (a complementary player in the style of Spanish) and share a dressing room with Derrick Rose, the youngest MVP in NBA history.
This rumor comes just days after the exclusive interview with Pau Gasol in Mark in which he confessed his desire to follow in the Lakers: "retire on the Lakers was my intention. I understand that I decide, of course (laughs) but from the first day I got my intention was to fulfill my contract. I honor what I sign. And if you have to go get out of here, I will be the player I've always been. There is no more. "
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Rudy achieved his first 'double double' in Denver: 20 points and 10 assists
20 points, 10 assists and three steals with 6 triples in 11 attempts. This has been the calling card of Rudy Fernandez with the Nuggets in an open-door training held at the Pepsi Center to more than 4,000 people. The NBA, as expected, and Masai Ujiri George Karl, general manager, has responded. "It's an explosive scorer" that "fits perfectly in Denver," Rudy said of his bosses .
The NBA has had little time to train with his new teammates after being traded by Dallas and Denver arriving late because of problems with his visa, but has left its high quality samples and although Koufos scored 24 points, the only player who was more Rudy was plugged Al Harrington had 17 points in just 18 minutes.
Rudy, with the blue team, scored 11 points in the first part of a party that had some light-hearted, open house, about players to fans, etc. team presentation. And little defense at times as said George Karl, coach of the Nuggets: "Sometimes I got the feeling that he was an All Star."
The first official game of preseason will be 20 against Phoenix (22 repeats) and the debut in the 2011-12 season will be against Dallas on February 26.
The NBA has had little time to train with his new teammates after being traded by Dallas and Denver arriving late because of problems with his visa, but has left its high quality samples and although Koufos scored 24 points, the only player who was more Rudy was plugged Al Harrington had 17 points in just 18 minutes.
Rudy, with the blue team, scored 11 points in the first part of a party that had some light-hearted, open house, about players to fans, etc. team presentation. And little defense at times as said George Karl, coach of the Nuggets: "Sometimes I got the feeling that he was an All Star."
The first official game of preseason will be 20 against Phoenix (22 repeats) and the debut in the 2011-12 season will be against Dallas on February 26.
Rudy, "an explosive scorer" that "fits perfectly in Denver"
"I want Rudy to be an explosive scorer off the bench." George Karl is clear about the role expected of the NBA's Nuggets and so far seems to have accomplished in the first test with 20 points and 10 assists, scoring 6 of 11 triples in training who tried to open door.
"He's had some good seasons in the NBA, and here I think it will bind the opportunity to fit the personality of our team," Denver coach stressed after one of the workouts.
Depending on what happens to Arron Afflalo, Rudy could Athens most prominence, but Karl says the Spaniard "will Minutes" and will seek to fit the combination partner Afflalo, Lawson, Andre Miller and Rudy. "For our style of play is important to open space on the field."
Who's also pleased with Rudy's Masai Ujiri. The Nuggets general manager says, in a statement that includes the Denver Post that "I know very well after years of scouting Rudy international and fits in our system. Corre, strip and will supply the void left by JR Smith".
"He's had some good seasons in the NBA, and here I think it will bind the opportunity to fit the personality of our team," Denver coach stressed after one of the workouts.
Depending on what happens to Arron Afflalo, Rudy could Athens most prominence, but Karl says the Spaniard "will Minutes" and will seek to fit the combination partner Afflalo, Lawson, Andre Miller and Rudy. "For our style of play is important to open space on the field."
Who's also pleased with Rudy's Masai Ujiri. The Nuggets general manager says, in a statement that includes the Denver Post that "I know very well after years of scouting Rudy international and fits in our system. Corre, strip and will supply the void left by JR Smith".
The fans of Magic appeals to a chord of 'Superman' Howard not to leave
The followers of the Magic went to the Amway Center to watch the first practice open to the public by his team and took the opportunity to give their support to the star power forward Dwight Howard, although it has asked to be transferred .
Besides giving support with shouts and applause, the more than 9,000 spectators who attended the field of Magic also asked 'Superman' to stay with the team and the city of Orlando.
Howard, who spent seven seasons with the Magic, made his first appearance before fans since he requested the transfer on Saturday and responded with a big smile to all expressions of support expressed in signs recorded from a website "StayDwight. com "to simply" Dwight, please stay ".
The player admitted that he knew what could be expected after all the negative things that were said about him in social networks.
"We all thought we'd have a different scenario, but now what to do in preparing for the new season and start it positively," said Howard, who on Thursday insisted that nothing had changed on his request to be transferred.
Howard's agent, Dan Fegan, has the permission from Magic general manager Otis Smith, to be able to negotiate a possible transfer with Nets, Lakers and Mavericks.
The Magic, if not make the transfer and do not get the contract extension by Howard, the conclusion of the 2011-2012 regular season the player will become an unrestricted free agent.
Howard acknowledged the standing ovation he received from the fans when he was introduced to the rest of the companions was something very special.
"I was thrilled," said Howard. "It's nice to see the reaction we have had and that from the first day that I said I liked and loved this city."
Howard also recalled that when he arrived in the league knew his team as "Orlando Tragic" and pledged to change that perspective so that never uses the word "tragic."
Pau Gasol to Mark: "I have said I do not cross"
QUESTION. How are you? Has the sun gone?
RESPONSE. A little calmer. I'm trying to focus on the team, things I must do to complete the best season possible. I try to be positive and to get good readings from bad situations.
P. What is the best time possible after its most atypical season?
A. Well, play at a high level collectively and individually and that this will lead us where we need to go.
P. Where?
R. Our aspirations are still maximum. I never thought otherwise since I came to the Lakers.
P. I'd like to take the view a few days ago, on a film rewind may not like. It premiered on December 8. How do you say will leave the Lakers in a transfer?
A. I told the manager, Mitch Kupchak. He said he had been talking to other teams and that there were real opportunities to come out in a trade for another player. There are always rumors, but you never think that eventually become reality. After tell me if I thought it was true, that could happen. I appreciated the honesty to tell me because many times you hear the last. Teams do not usually take that deal. Do not transmit anything unless it is done and you have to put to pack.
P. I can not imagine his face.
R. Man, I picked up a little by surprise. I was thinking. I've always tried to keep a cool head throughout this ordeal, especially to be positive, because everything was out of my control and my reach. Do not worry about things I can not control. I thought, "If I stay, try to be the best player possible and if I go somewhere else, will the same thing." That is, try to remain the same as ever or what I have been throughout my career where I've been there.
P. Their position is logical, but I think it took so leave the Lakers, and with it the chance to fight for the ring, to play on a losing team with no major goals or reconstruction.
A. Not the first time . I've been to the Grizzlies, who did not reach 30 wins and eventually we got in the playoffs and got 50. It would be a strange situation for me. Yes I have to admit that a change would have been difficult to assimilate.
P. How did the hours following the revelation of Kupchak, when it seemed that he had been traded to Houston and then everything changed by the veto of the NBA?
R. Internet was pending in front of the computer to see who announced something.
P. I can hardly think of the scene: a Spanish sports legend in front of a screen that will tell you eventually where to play. Viva Hollywood!.
R. Thus. In Hoopshype MARCA.com and saw that it was done. And actually was. Then the NBA stopped operating. They were times of trouble. Also pending was mobile. I was hoping someone in the franchise I called to confirm the transaction. But it rang. The hours went by until it stopped everything. I was with friends and my brother Marc They clothed me in those moments of uncertainty.
P. Then there was the 'media day' of the Lakers and the NBA said it was becoming a business and less a sport.
A. Yes. Right now, the new agreement, in the franchise is taken into account the financial system. The templates with several players with very high contracts are strongly affected and punished by the new agreement. So I said this. I meant that it is not so much about sports or basketball teams but to make ends meet.
P. But Pau, could be interpreted as a criticism of the transfer system itself or the NBA, so lucrative in many cases, including yours.
R. also. That has always existed, but now I think that trend will accentuate the economic issue. The new agreement conditions much more to the time of making templates and transfers will occur that will be difficult to explain except from that perspective. That's what I meant. If I paid less, not so much my presence would challenge the Lakers. I have three years left on his contract with very large quantities, I think with the seventh best NBA contract. My franchise is over the salary cap. The new agreement punishes a lot. So I said what I said.
P. Have you been good?
R. [laughs]. No, because no human being can feel well, and yes. We all know that at any time in the NBA you can cross, sometimes with positive consequences as in 2008 when I left Memphis, and sometimes with negative consequences if they finally salts and land where you are on a machine with lower aspirations. It is something that can happen.
I was lucky enough to play only two teams in the NBA, the Grizzlies and Lakers. There are players who go through eight, nine and 10 teams. I am privileged and I do not care about things that do not depend on me. Try to help the team achieve its goals by controlling the things I can control: training each day, helping my teammates and giving everything on the track.
P. He says that the reason the Lakers can transfer is the new covenant and high contract. Do not you too said its performance in recent playoffs?
R. It is clear that the performance of the last three weeks of last season was not good. If it had ended differently, we would not be so. But the reality is what it is and plays dealing with it. What happened last season can not be changed. What I can change is trying to improve that and help the team do its best to meet the targets.
P. Do you still have the desire to retire in the Lakers?
A. Well, that was my intention. I decide not understand, obviously [laughs], but from the first day I got my intention was to fulfill my contract. I honor what I sign. And if you have to go get out of here, I will be the player I've always been. No more.
P. Do not need to be told that you want?
R. I have been told not to cross me, the chances of a transfer are very small, minimal. But should there be an interesting opportunity for them and if they believe they can improve the team in the short, medium or long term because they will do, but that is something that can happen forever. Now, in February or June. I do not think peace has hundred percent, but if the season starts and I begin to do what I have to do my job and I make my computer safe position will be strengthened.
P. So it must be by now Pau Gasol?
R. Every day you have to show your talent, your professionalism and your desire to work. Every day, around the world.
P. Explain what the plan is sporting the Lakers, if they do, because the movements do not seem successful
A. I would say yes they have it.
P. As if to say no.
R. The strategy did not know. I quite I have with train horns and break each day to start the season to cap a year that will play 66 games in 120 days. I do not think beyond or on things that are not my competition. Those are things that are not in my hand.
P. It was a way of introducing the subject of transfer, to my mind incomprehensible, Lamar Odom to Dallas. Is not it a bad move?
R. [Silence]. Lamar and I did not take the opportunity to go to another team. He understood that he had been disrespected after so many years in Los Angeles and its contribution to the team. He got very upset and asked for the transfer, preferably to a team with aspirations. He ended up in Dallas. I wish we had followed us. Miss you, wherever you are and wherever it is I, Lamar Lamar player and person. Last season was the best of his career. It was unique things on the court.
P. What you are doing with Mike Brown? Do they change much the Lakers?
A. Yes, change. I do well, the coaching staff has been very excited and looking forward with great energy and making the team work hard. Mike pays attention to basic details of the game and I'm happy in that sense. Seems to rely heavily on the inside of the computer game, know that there are major players in there and great.
P. And what these new Lakers aim?
R. At all.
P. In all these days, is not Kobe Bryant expected to tuck a little more?
R. Kobe and thanked when I had not been pierced. He told me that the fact was not out or continue in range, but has sent me is very happy to continue here. And we must not give too many turns.
RESPONSE. A little calmer. I'm trying to focus on the team, things I must do to complete the best season possible. I try to be positive and to get good readings from bad situations.
P. What is the best time possible after its most atypical season?
A. Well, play at a high level collectively and individually and that this will lead us where we need to go.
P. Where?
R. Our aspirations are still maximum. I never thought otherwise since I came to the Lakers.
P. I'd like to take the view a few days ago, on a film rewind may not like. It premiered on December 8. How do you say will leave the Lakers in a transfer?
A. I told the manager, Mitch Kupchak. He said he had been talking to other teams and that there were real opportunities to come out in a trade for another player. There are always rumors, but you never think that eventually become reality. After tell me if I thought it was true, that could happen. I appreciated the honesty to tell me because many times you hear the last. Teams do not usually take that deal. Do not transmit anything unless it is done and you have to put to pack.
P. I can not imagine his face.
R. Man, I picked up a little by surprise. I was thinking. I've always tried to keep a cool head throughout this ordeal, especially to be positive, because everything was out of my control and my reach. Do not worry about things I can not control. I thought, "If I stay, try to be the best player possible and if I go somewhere else, will the same thing." That is, try to remain the same as ever or what I have been throughout my career where I've been there.
P. Their position is logical, but I think it took so leave the Lakers, and with it the chance to fight for the ring, to play on a losing team with no major goals or reconstruction.
A. Not the first time . I've been to the Grizzlies, who did not reach 30 wins and eventually we got in the playoffs and got 50. It would be a strange situation for me. Yes I have to admit that a change would have been difficult to assimilate.
P. How did the hours following the revelation of Kupchak, when it seemed that he had been traded to Houston and then everything changed by the veto of the NBA?
R. Internet was pending in front of the computer to see who announced something.
P. I can hardly think of the scene: a Spanish sports legend in front of a screen that will tell you eventually where to play. Viva Hollywood!.
R. Thus. In Hoopshype MARCA.com and saw that it was done. And actually was. Then the NBA stopped operating. They were times of trouble. Also pending was mobile. I was hoping someone in the franchise I called to confirm the transaction. But it rang. The hours went by until it stopped everything. I was with friends and my brother Marc They clothed me in those moments of uncertainty.
P. Then there was the 'media day' of the Lakers and the NBA said it was becoming a business and less a sport.
A. Yes. Right now, the new agreement, in the franchise is taken into account the financial system. The templates with several players with very high contracts are strongly affected and punished by the new agreement. So I said this. I meant that it is not so much about sports or basketball teams but to make ends meet.
P. But Pau, could be interpreted as a criticism of the transfer system itself or the NBA, so lucrative in many cases, including yours.
R. also. That has always existed, but now I think that trend will accentuate the economic issue. The new agreement conditions much more to the time of making templates and transfers will occur that will be difficult to explain except from that perspective. That's what I meant. If I paid less, not so much my presence would challenge the Lakers. I have three years left on his contract with very large quantities, I think with the seventh best NBA contract. My franchise is over the salary cap. The new agreement punishes a lot. So I said what I said.
P. Have you been good?
R. [laughs]. No, because no human being can feel well, and yes. We all know that at any time in the NBA you can cross, sometimes with positive consequences as in 2008 when I left Memphis, and sometimes with negative consequences if they finally salts and land where you are on a machine with lower aspirations. It is something that can happen.
I was lucky enough to play only two teams in the NBA, the Grizzlies and Lakers. There are players who go through eight, nine and 10 teams. I am privileged and I do not care about things that do not depend on me. Try to help the team achieve its goals by controlling the things I can control: training each day, helping my teammates and giving everything on the track.
P. He says that the reason the Lakers can transfer is the new covenant and high contract. Do not you too said its performance in recent playoffs?
R. It is clear that the performance of the last three weeks of last season was not good. If it had ended differently, we would not be so. But the reality is what it is and plays dealing with it. What happened last season can not be changed. What I can change is trying to improve that and help the team do its best to meet the targets.
P. Do you still have the desire to retire in the Lakers?
A. Well, that was my intention. I decide not understand, obviously [laughs], but from the first day I got my intention was to fulfill my contract. I honor what I sign. And if you have to go get out of here, I will be the player I've always been. No more.
P. Do not need to be told that you want?
R. I have been told not to cross me, the chances of a transfer are very small, minimal. But should there be an interesting opportunity for them and if they believe they can improve the team in the short, medium or long term because they will do, but that is something that can happen forever. Now, in February or June. I do not think peace has hundred percent, but if the season starts and I begin to do what I have to do my job and I make my computer safe position will be strengthened.
P. So it must be by now Pau Gasol?
R. Every day you have to show your talent, your professionalism and your desire to work. Every day, around the world.
P. Explain what the plan is sporting the Lakers, if they do, because the movements do not seem successful
A. I would say yes they have it.
P. As if to say no.
R. The strategy did not know. I quite I have with train horns and break each day to start the season to cap a year that will play 66 games in 120 days. I do not think beyond or on things that are not my competition. Those are things that are not in my hand.
P. It was a way of introducing the subject of transfer, to my mind incomprehensible, Lamar Odom to Dallas. Is not it a bad move?
R. [Silence]. Lamar and I did not take the opportunity to go to another team. He understood that he had been disrespected after so many years in Los Angeles and its contribution to the team. He got very upset and asked for the transfer, preferably to a team with aspirations. He ended up in Dallas. I wish we had followed us. Miss you, wherever you are and wherever it is I, Lamar Lamar player and person. Last season was the best of his career. It was unique things on the court.
P. What you are doing with Mike Brown? Do they change much the Lakers?
A. Yes, change. I do well, the coaching staff has been very excited and looking forward with great energy and making the team work hard. Mike pays attention to basic details of the game and I'm happy in that sense. Seems to rely heavily on the inside of the computer game, know that there are major players in there and great.
P. And what these new Lakers aim?
R. At all.
P. In all these days, is not Kobe Bryant expected to tuck a little more?
R. Kobe and thanked when I had not been pierced. He told me that the fact was not out or continue in range, but has sent me is very happy to continue here. And we must not give too many turns.
Troy Murphy, a replacement for Lamar Odom on the Lakers
The power forward Troy Murphy has reached an agreement with the Lakers. Murphy has signed a contract year for the minimum amount for veterans, $ 1,350,000, and comes to Los Angeles to tuck Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom to replace . Is an addition to and tried to do last season but ultimately did not materialize.
Murphy signed with the Lakers after a poor season by the Nets and Boston because of injuries, although he was a player who dazzled the NBA for several seasons in Golden State Warriors and Inidiana with big rebounds and triple averages.
Despite his 2.11, is a good shooter, and a player who can contribute much to the Lakers following the departure of Odom, something that has stood Pau Gasol on ESPN: "It's a good player. It has long range shot and can score with consistency from long range and very experienced. "
Murphy signed with the Lakers after a poor season by the Nets and Boston because of injuries, although he was a player who dazzled the NBA for several seasons in Golden State Warriors and Inidiana with big rebounds and triple averages.
Despite his 2.11, is a good shooter, and a player who can contribute much to the Lakers following the departure of Odom, something that has stood Pau Gasol on ESPN: "It's a good player. It has long range shot and can score with consistency from long range and very experienced. "
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