Ariza's commitment to the team

Tommy Trojan · Post #1 » by **Tommy Trojan** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:20 pm

I have noticed in these playoffs games that Ariza is always in the mix, I mean he will get off the bench and will be one of the first guys to congratulate or encourage the guys before or after a time out. He will get in the huddle when Phil Jackson draws a play and he will listen, he jokes around with the players and takes an active role in the organization.

Now with that said I have not seen Bynum or Coby high

RJM · Post #2 » by **RJM** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:31 pm

He'll be back next year and for many years to come.

Sroek · Post #3 » by **Sroek** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:38 pm

Ariza will be the Lakers' X-Factor next season.

0HeadAche0 · Post #4 » by **0HeadAche0** » Sat May 10, 2008 9:00 pm

i like ariza, im kind of hoping in a way that bynum doesn't come back, just because the lineup of:

fish
kobe
ariza
odom
gasol

has a really nice balance to it imo. this will never happen i know this as it does look a bit weak defensively inside without bynum but i hope ariza becomes our 6th man and this is a lineup we see often next year.

dleeaudiox · Post #5 » by **dleeaudiox** » Sat May 10, 2008 9:47 pm

I believe andrew bynum traveled with the team during the nuggets series, but is back in new jersey rehabbing.

timebandit · Post #6 » by **timebandit** » Sat May 10, 2008 9:59 pm

Somebody tie a stick to Ariza's leg with a purple leg warmer he's ready!!!

lakerboy · Post #7 » by **lakerboy** » Sat May 10, 2008 11:47 pm

even when arizas fine i still don't want him starting,our five right now are taking care of it....

SashAlex · Post #8 » by **SashAlex** » Sun May 11, 2008 6:02 am

We need Ariza 100 % healthy if we want to compete with the teams like NOH, SAS, BOS or DET.

I really appreciate what's Ariza doing being together with the team, feeling the same emotions so when he gets back he'll be psychically ready.

DanTown8587 · Post #9 » by **DanTown8587** » Mon May 12, 2008 12:10 am

I live in LA, but am a Bulls fan so I typically only read here I rarely post, but the one positive about this series going at least six is Ariza should hopefully be back for NO/SA and that is when they will need him. He has the quickness to guard a PG like Paul or Parker and because of his length he can play off and still contest the jumper.

DaveMustaine · Post #10 » by **DaveMustaine** » Mon May 12, 2008 3:44 am

Edit: comments like this will not be tolerated.

Post #11 » by **TyCobb** » Mon May 12, 2008 3:50 am

LOL. Have a nice ban.

:wave:

Post #12 » by **Slava** » Mon May 12, 2008 4:12 am

^^Damn thats a flagrant 2 offense right there!

Ejected from RealGM! :rofl:

Post #13 » by **Danny Darko** » Mon May 12, 2008 5:49 am

[quote="DaveMustaine"][/quote]

You followed up a warning for trolling the game thread with a clearly inflammatory statement a second time? Unacceptable.

Post #14 » by **dockingsched** » Mon May 12, 2008 5:53 am

curious, who are u referring to with "the child molester"? it has me stumped :lol:

Erik Eleven · Post #15 » by **Erik Eleven** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:34 pm

I love his excitement, too. But, it's easier to get excited about playing when you know you're almost there. Once Bynum is about to be cleared, I'm sure we'll see him getting pumped up, too.

TonyMontana · Post #16 » by **TonyMontana** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:16 pm

Erik Eleven wrote:I love his excitement, too. But, it's easier to get excited about playing when you know you're almost there. Once Bynum is about to be cleared, I'm sure we'll see him getting pumped up, too.

Ya I agree with you EE .
Also sometime certain players tend to take things differently .
I think with Drew he feels bad and Im sure its eating him alive deep down inside that he cant gear up and ball up with his teammates .
I know I went through it with my team when I played in a league .
Its the worst feeling anyone can have .
But HE'LLLLL B BAK MANGG .

DaveMustaine · Post #17 » by **DaveMustaine** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:30 am

TyCobb wrote:LOL. Have a nice ban.

Who were you talking to?

Erik Eleven · Post #18 » by **Erik Eleven** » Tue May 20, 2008 6:08 am

I can only guess, but I think he was talking to the person who got edited twice over the span of two posts in this thread. If you haven't noticed, us mods have no tolerance for bs around here.

Erik Eleven · Post #19 » by **Erik Eleven** » Tue May 20, 2008 6:10 am

Back to topic. Let's avoid further derailing.

NOODLESTYLE · Post #20 » by **NOODLESTYLE** » Tue May 20, 2008 6:47 am

I just hope Ariza can bring the D when it's time to stop Tony Parker from getting into the lane.