The Los Angeles Lakers Thread

**oliver1013** · January 27th, 2011 11:58 AM

The Lakers are the reigning NBA champions after defeating the Boston Celtics in the 2010 NBA Finals 4–3. The Finals victory gave the franchise their 16th championship. As of 2010, the Lakers are the most valuable NBA franchise according to Forbes, having an estimated value of $607 million.

The 1980s Lakers were nicknamed "Showtime" due to their Magic Johnson-led fast break-offense, and won five championships in a nine-year span.

The Lakers hold the record for NBA's longest winning streak (33), set during the 1971–72 season. Sixteen Hall of Famers have played for Los Angeles, while four have coached the team. Four Lakers—Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant—have won the NBA Most Valuable Player Awards for a total of eight awards.

The Championship Caliber Roster

15 Ron Artest F
9 Matt Barnes F
5 Steve Blake G
12 Shannon Brown G
24 Kobe Bryant G
17 Andrew Bynum C
45 Derrick Caracter F
3 Devin Ebanks F
2 Derek Fisher G
16 Pau Gasol C
7 Lamar Odom F
50 Theo Ratliff C
1 Joe Smith F-C
4 Luke Walton F

**tidus1203** · January 27th, 2011 12:04 PM

Hehehe gumawa ka na din ng thread natin, baka sabihin ng Celts fans gaya-gaya tayo...

Anyway I say THREE HEAT IS NO MATCH FOR THREE-PEAT!

**oliver1013** · January 27th, 2011 12:10 PM

Hehe para masaya bro..

Here's a recent basketball clinic sponsored by the Lakers

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgFMYVLeuOU"]YouTube - Lakers vs Cavaliers (01.11.2011) Lakers Highlights[/ame]

**tidus1203** · January 27th, 2011 12:12 PM

Its like the NBA (Lakers) had a match with the PBA (Cavaliers). Ibang liga talaga yung nagyari dyan...

**oliver1013** · January 27th, 2011 12:20 PM

Actually parang barangay team yung Cavs, napansin mo wala man lang ni isang highlight...

Anyway no Laker thread is complete without these reminders

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajNC3W-Dlqk"]YouTube - Kobe Bryant Buzzer Beaters 2009 - 2010 Season[/ame]

**vito corleone** · January 27th, 2011 01:48 PM

ayos, 'to, pre. . .

celts fans, salamat sa hospitality nyo. . .welcome din kayo dito

when the dust finally settles, we'll see guys in gold and purple raising this season's championship trophy

**oliver1013** · January 27th, 2011 02:15 PM

Hehe welcome lahat

Just to rub it in further, like salt on an open wound

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgC7ozog0KA"]YouTube - 2010 NBA Champions[/ame]

**vito corleone** · January 28th, 2011 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by oliver1013

The Lakers are the reigning NBA champions after defeating the Boston Celtics in the 2010 NBA Finals 4–3. The Finals victory gave the franchise their 16th championship. As of 2010, the Lakers are the most valuable NBA franchise according to Forbes, having an estimated value of $607 million.

The 1980s Lakers were nicknamed "Showtime" due to their Magic Johnson-led fast break-offense, and won five championships in a nine-year span.

The Lakers hold the record for NBA's longest winning streak (33), set during the 1971–72 season. Sixteen Hall of Famers have played for Los Angeles, while four have coached the team. Four Lakers—Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant—have won the NBA Most Valuable Player Awards for a total of eight awards.

idagdag natin:

-the team of the 80's and 00's (although spurs fans may dispute the latter)

-home of the laker girls!

**ans_lim168** · January 29th, 2011 07:56 AM

Celtics and Lakers rivalry dates back to the 60's......even though I'm a Celtic fan I don't have anything bad to say to LA.....

They are the 2 most successful franchise in the NBA in terms of championships and games won.