[Ratzz]

The "Kobe Bryant Era" officially came to a close this evening in a humiliating home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.*
(who seemed quite resolute/satisfied to be the ones nailing the coffin closed)

The winning clip that must now occur for the Lakers to make the Playoffs is so outlandish that it cannot be discussed intelligently.

There is no possible scenario where Kobe is playing in a playoff game after this season. The Lakers are 4 out of last place in the Western Conference. They will be a lottery pick, and their wonderful draft option is going straight to the Suns from the Nash trade. (and plenty more)

Kupchak did not bother making a great issue of protecting the pick (why would he bother when they were going to win the NBA Championship?)

• Howard will leave (a 110% certainty)
• Nash will be 40 (another certainty)
• and no serious caliber player will sign with them knowing that his career ppg stats are going to be guillotined by Kobe's blind desperation to surpass Jordan on the All-Time Scoring list.

As bad as they are now, they will only get worse as the season goes, and will be dead last next season.

How might Kobe once again realistically reach the playoffs in any capacity?

In closing, I would like to tip my hat to all the seers, who foresaw this inevitable outcome, from the very first time the trades were confirmed. Speaking for myself, i knew it would unfold mosty as it has.There are others that called it correctly from the outset, it was so plain to see.

Well done, Gents. Cheers*

ps> i suppose Kobe could see the NBA playoffs again.. but he would have to be sitting with Jack (oops, i mean Billy– at the Staples Center)

ps2>> the Lakers will expose the All-Star Games most flawed system of allowing fans to determine the roster.*

How can the West All-Stars start TWO players from a team that may be 1-2 games from very last place in the Conference?!

It is an All-Star Game, not a popularity contest.*

*

[R.P. McMurphy]

"Poor man's Jordan" as I always called him. It could'nt happen to a nicer guy and that's coming from a former Laker fan. However I have never liked this smug prick or anything he stands for. He is the anti-Magic and stands for everything wrong about todays game. I have 100% respect for his work ethic and passion for winning but he is nothing but a whiny brat at the end of the day and a me 1st teammate!

[Ratzz]

"Poor man's Jordan" as I always called him. It could'nt happen to a nicer guy and that's coming from a former Laker fan. However I have never liked this smug prick or anything he stands for. He is the anti-Magic and stands for everything wrong about todays game. I have 100% respect for his work ethic and passion for winning but he is nothing but a whiny brat at the end of the day and a me 1st teammate!

lol... "Poor Man's Jordan".... that is a RIOT.. well said.
i think Kobe averages 1.3 technical fouls/game... snapping at the refs for ghost calls..

he really seems to think, that if he raises his voice. it will make the ref see something that never occurred.

[JM92]

"Poor man's Jordan" as I always called him. It could'nt happen to a nicer guy and that's coming from a former Laker fan. However I have never liked this smug prick or anything he stands for. He is the anti-Magic and stands for everything wrong about todays game. I have 100% respect for his work ethic and passion for winning but he is nothing but a whiny brat at the end of the day and a me 1st teammate!

Exactly what I think of him as well. Respect him a lot, but just can't stand the way he goes about the game itself and way is completely blind on the field.

[PAULYPOKER]

Kobe Bryant will never see the NBA Playoffs again…

Unless he leaves LA.........

[Ratzz]

Kobe Bryant will never see the NBA Playoffs again…

Unless he leaves LA.........

$30 Million Salary.

who would touch that, hero-ball-hog?...that's half a decent team.

[Angry Gambler]

He has nothing left to prove other than putting a loser team on his back and winning at 38

[onacloud]

<small>NBA Playoffs - Western Conference</small>
Sun 1/13		25301 LA Lakers make playoffs		<input id="editx" name="M1_41" size="4" maxlength="5"> -150
9:35PM		25302 LA Lakers won't make playoffs		<input id="editx" name="M2_41" size="4" maxlength="5"> +110

Was +170 before last nights loss................

[PAULYPOKER]

NBA Playoffs - Western Conference
Sun 1/13		25301 LA Lakers make playoffs		-150
9:35PM		25302 LA Lakers won't make playoffs		+110

Was +170 before last nights loss................

Thanks for the info................

Easiest money I will ever steal i mean make...............

[onacloud]

Thanks for the info................

Easiest money I will ever steal i mean make...............

[upscope]

Finally after 13 yrs of tossing n turning losing countless nights of sleep Rat finally gets to rest comfortably knowing the Lakers aren't a threat to crush his heart yet again. Congratulations to u for getting back to a normal sleep schedule after all these yrs.

[jizay]

NBA Playoffs - Western Conference
Sun 1/13		25301 LA Lakers make playoffs		-150
9:35PM		25302 LA Lakers won't make playoffs		+110

Was +170 before last nights loss................

NBA Playoffs - Western Conference
Sun 1/13		25301 LA Lakers make playoffs		-120
9:35PM		25302 LA Lakers won't make playoffs		-120

Line keeps dropping.

[NYCWinner]

I've always hated the Lakers. The only guy I feel sorry for is Nash...He thought he was finally gonna get that title. Now he has to play through this nightmare in his old age. One thing Kobe and Jordan has in common...No not number of titles,it's they never won one without Phil Jackson. Maybe the only man more arrogant than Kobe. Well he deserved to be arrogant, if anything that man was underpaid.

I'd say this..Kobe is still on top of his game. If he wants to goto another team, why wouldn't a team want him? Maybe the Knicks? With all his production and fanfare he would bring. I think he wants to remain a Laker though and I respect him for that. Maybe they can work out some bamboozle trade like when they got Gasol. He can play till 37, 38...So I'd say his chance of at least making the playoffs again are very good.

[baldur]

haha. i dont think this could worry kobe.

[Ratzz]

people have been bringing back some old threads... some great "oldies hits"...

i fondly remember this Hit Song.. "Kobe will never see the playoffs again"

looks like this one was right on the "munn-ay.."

"you're no daisy.. you're NO daisy at all!"

[jsmithj88]

lakers face some serious questions
top issue will be kobe, will they attempt to resign him?
will they consider amnesty?
whats the point of carrying 30 million in salary for a future 36 year old SG coming off a serious injury for an entire year?

[Seto]

people have been bringing back some old threads... some great "oldies hits"...

i fondly remember this Hit Song.. "Kobe will never see the playoffs again"

looks like this one was right on the "munn-ay.."

"you're no daisy.. you're NO daisy at all!"

So you're sick of people bumping threads where you said things that didn't come true, and as an attempt to atone that you bump an even more absurd thread.

Ok, whatever

[Ratzz]

lakers face some serious questions
top issue will be kobe, will they attempt to resign him?
will they consider amnesty?
whats the point of carrying 30 million in salary for a future 36 year old SG coming off a serious injury for an entire year?

i think they have to... the luxury taxes now are brutal..
they specifically designed them to eliminate the monopolies that larger markets have..

the fines are serious now... and the "repeat offenders" are absolutely killed...
Kobe's salary will kill them next year going forward.. especially since they desperately wish to retain the services of Dwight.

Billups came back from an Achilles tear.. but he plays 10 minutes a game.. only played in 20 games this season..
and it TOOK HIM AN ENTIRE YEAR TO RECOVER....

IF Kobe CAN come back.. it will be LATE SEASON next year... when he is almost 36... (as you said)
what is the point of that salary.. for a guy that would play 10 min. max..

Kobe is dust, and he took down the Lakers too,,, selfishly chasing Jordan's records

[Ratzz]

So you're sick of people bumping threads where you said things that didn't come true, and as an attempt to atone that you bump an even more absurd thread.

Ok, whatever

escolta amico... non che cosa importante.. non se preocupare.. per piacere

salute

[Seto]

escolta amico... non che cosa importante.. non se preocupare.. per piacere

salute

not really there in italian.

try french or even spanish.

(although i did get the gist of what you said i'm not an idiot)

[Ratzz]

not really there in italian.

try french or even spanish.

(although i did get the gist of what you said i'm not an idiot)

pardon, je pensais que vous-étiez Italien.. parce que le mec dans ton avatar est un "Azzurri".. non?

alors naturellement ma conclusion était que tu avais le sang d'Italie.. (je ne voulais pas t'insulter, c'était pas mon objectif)


**puedo tan bién en Espańol.. pero soy mejor en Frances

una pregunta: żcomo puedes hablar Frances y Espańol? *

[Seto]

pardon, je pensais que vous-étiez Italien.. parce que le mec dans ton avatar est un "Azzurri".. non?

alors naturellement ma conclusion était que tu avais le sang d'Italie.. (je ne voulais pas t'insulter, c'était pas mon objectif)


**puedo tan bién en Espańol.. pero soy mejor en Frances

una pregunta: żcomo puedes hablar Frances y Espańol? *

Lol that's not an italy jersey, it's a chelsea jersey. I'm half english, half french which explains the french. Studied spanish 7 years as a kid so most of it stayed.

[Ratzz]

Lol that's not an italy jersey, it's a chelsea jersey. I'm half english, half french which explains the french. Studied spanish 7 years as a kid so most of it stayed.

I am not so familiar with English Football... i know a little of World Cup.. thus my error..*
i put together the Blue jersey, coupled with what could be an Italian surname.. "e presto!"

i thought Italian, perdoname, amigo..

are you in London by any chance? *

[Seto]

I am not so familiar with English Football... i know a little of World Cup.. thus my error..*
i put together the Blue jersey, coupled with what could be an Italian surname.. "e presto!"

i thought Italian, perdoname, amigo..

are you in London by any chance? *

Just outside london. Going to a chelsea game in a few hours.

[Ratzz]

Just outside london. Going to a chelsea game in a few hours.

excellent.. i have always wished to visit London ..

if i ever find myself there i will give you a shout..

i am unbelievably mild-mannered, lol

you would never guess it from my threads..

[Ratzz]

and have fun at the game.. "go Chelsea"*

[Sport_Fish]

excellent.. i have always wished to visit London ..

if i ever find myself there i will give you a shout..

i am unbelievably mild-mannered, lol

you would never guess it from my threads..

save ur money...london is a boring place to visit.

[Ratzz]

save ur money...london is a boring place to visit.

how can it be?

John Singer Sargent used to live there

[SpreadSniper]

what a fukkin weirdo