You guys aren't scared.

[celticfan42487]

It's hard to be more fearfull of the Lakers then the Cavs or even SA.

LA isn't physical. It's not their MO. Cavs use their strength and height with that physicality to push their advantage. LeBron is a physical freak and Kobe is a basketball freak, say what you want but the zone I think will hold up agianst an actually basketball player then someone who seems like an ape of a man on steroids and is the most agile player on the court.

LA is very talented though.

[TonyMontana]

It's hard to be more fearfull of the Lakers then the Cavs or even SA.

LA isn't physical. It's not their MO. Cavs use their strength and height with that physicality to push their advantage. LeBron is a physical freak and Kobe is a basketball freak, say what you want but the zone I think will hold up agianst an actually basketball player then someone who seems like an ape of a man on steroids and is the most agile player on the court.

LA is very talented though.

I agree, but you have to admit, with the return of Bynum and Ariza being at full strenght, and at this point of the game, the Lakers are no longer that so called soft team they were last year.
They are much improved in the middle and having 2 seven footers does help to clogg up the middle.
True head to head all three teams match up good but it all comes down to the bench, who wants it more and who has H.C.A if and when the playoffs and the finals get here.
I think take away the Spurs since I really dont think they have what it takes this year, and all the other teams, the only teams that are contenders and matchup well is the Cavs, you guys and the Lakers.
No one else comes close.

[tombattor]

I agree, but you have to admit, with the return of Bynum and Ariza being at full strenght, and at this point of the game, the Lakers are no longer that so called soft team they were last year.
They are much improved in the middle and having 2 seven footers does help to clogg up the middle.
True head to head all three teams match up good but it all comes down to the bench, who wants it more and who has H.C.A if and when the playoffs and the finals get here.
I think take away the Spurs since I really dont think they have what it takes this year, and all the other teams, the only teams that are contenders and matchup well is the Cavs, you guys and the Lakers.
No one else comes close.

No doubt the Lakers are a very talented team. Offensively, probably the most talented in the league.

However, with all the talks about how Bynum will solve all problems, he really hasn't. The Lakers still don't play any D and they are still soft. They are still relying on their offense to win games. Bynum is big, but he's far from a tough physical presence the Lakers fans hoped he'd be. He's certainly is a gifted offensive player. He's got soft hands, can finish, and even pass a bit. His size also makes him a decent defender and a shot blocker. But considering his awesome size and strength, he should be pushing people around in the paint, which is exactly what the Lakers need. And until he learns to do that, I don't think the Lakers can beat the Celtics or the Cavs.

[TonyMontana]

I agree, but you have to admit, with the return of Bynum and Ariza being at full strenght, and at this point of the game, the Lakers are no longer that so called soft team they were last year.
They are much improved in the middle and having 2 seven footers does help to clogg up the middle.
True head to head all three teams match up good but it all comes down to the bench, who wants it more and who has H.C.A if and when the playoffs and the finals get here.
I think take away the Spurs since I really dont think they have what it takes this year, and all the other teams, the only teams that are contenders and matchup well is the Cavs, you guys and the Lakers.
No one else comes close.

No doubt the Lakers are a very talented team. Offensively, probably the most talented in the league.

However, with all the talks about how Bynum will solve all problems, he really hasn't. The Lakers still don't play any D and they are still soft. They are still relying on their offense to win games. Bynum is big, but he's far from a tough physical presence the Lakers fans hoped he'd be. He's certainly is a gifted offensive player. He's got soft hands, can finish, and even pass a bit. His size also makes him a decent defender and a shot blocker. But considering his awesome size and strength, he should be pushing people around in the paint, which is exactly what the Lakers need. And until he learns to do that, I don't think the Lakers can beat the Celtics or the Cavs.

Dont even bring up Bynum.............
Me personally I think he isnt even close to what is expected of him.
I mean the media keeps saying he needs some sort of motovation............What a Joke.
He needs to get his ass in gear and start playing like he's being payed to play.
Motivation.
How about playing for a contender, how about 14 mil a year, how about playing for one of the best franchises in the league.
I think he is overrated at this time maybe if he improves, and until he starts to prove himself I think the Lakers jump the gun by giving him all that money only on HOPE.

[Kefa461]

How can we be scared? You guys didn't even dominate the last game; you pulled away (with the help of our turnovers and the refs) the last 2 mins. It wasn't even a blowout and you played at home. Maybe its the fact that your team is not consistent enough to beat us in a 7 game series. Also would you get scared of a team that you've blowned out in the finals by 39pts (never happened before in the NBA)? That's my point....inconsistent.
I would be scared if you guys beat us at home by more than 15 the next game which i doubt.

WOW your going to start this up again?
If all fails then keep pointing back to what happened last year in the finals.
If you havent noticed you guys arent the same team as last year.
You dont have Posey or P.J, your bench isnt producing and you guys arent playing in with the same intensity as last year, and that was last year, this is this year.
A lot has happened to both teams since last year.

And by the way if you havent noticed the Lakers are consistant this year and they are pretty good on Defense which is another thing you guys like to keep on pointing out, but whatever makes you feel better.

No Tony it was started up by a Laker fan posting this on a C board.....if the shoe was on the other foot I would doubt if the post would even been able to been replied too and if your honest I think you would agree.

Ps...Let me go to your board and post something the least bit controversial especially to start the topic and see how far it would go.

[DelMonte West]

No kidding...kobeSTOPkobeDONT was the best screen name ever until some twat on the LA board got his panties in a bunch...

[DEEP3CL]

WOW your going to start this up again?
If all fails then keep pointing back to what happened last year in the finals.
If you havent noticed you guys arent the same team as last year.
You dont have Posey or P.J, your bench isnt producing and you guys arent playing in with the same intensity as last year, and that was last year, this is this year.
A lot has happened to both teams since last year.

And by the way if you havent noticed the Lakers are consistant this year and they are pretty good on Defense which is another thing you guys like to keep on pointing out, but whatever makes you feel better.

No Tony it was started up by a Laker fan posting this on a C board.....if the shoe was on the other foot I would doubt if the post would even been able to been replied too and if your honest I think you would agree.

Ps...Let me go to your board and post something the least bit controversial especially to start the topic and see how far it would go.

I gotta agree with Kefa461 on this one, it's way too soon to talk about who's scared of who. And besides the next game between the C's and Lakes is 3 weeks away. I'm always down my Laker family but this wasn't called for.

[TonyMontana]

No Tony it was started up by a Laker fan posting this on a C board.....if the shoe was on the other foot I would doubt if the post would even been able to been replied too and if your honest I think you would agree.

Ps...Let me go to your board and post something the least bit controversial especially to start the topic and see how far it would go.

Kefa last time I posted a thought on here as a friend your mod ripped me in half and you saw that post, and then came CHryptic taking his cheap shots at me while your mods didnt deal with his actions.
Now Vinny and me, we had a problem in the past when he first arrived on a Laker board and he took a cheap shot at me and the mods suspended him.
I dont agree with what he started here cause to me its uncalled for and wrong.
I saw the thread and I replied to your poster on his reply, nothing esle.
Right or wrong of the O.P I only addressed the reponse of the poster I replied to, and as you noticed I replied with facts.
So again do I agree with Vinny and what he started on here, NOT AT ALL.
Will I address him, Not today not ever, like your mod said and like your mods attacked me when I was only being respectful the last time, and I didnt think it was cool then I respected his input and I have yet to say anything else until now..... and here is his post to me just incase you missed it.

Celtic fans on a Celtic board do not need you to come in here and tell them what they can or cannot complain about, understood? This is a backdoor way of trolling. Nobody here wants or needs advice from anyone, but thank you anyway. I am tired of Laker fans coming in here and doing this. From now on, I'm handing out warnings like candy on Halloween. Not be be some dictator mod, but because I cannot even enjoy the Celtics or reading what most of the time is great discussion from Celtic fans, and even some others, Laker fans included, sprinkled in. End of story. Thank you and I hope everyone has a safe New Year.

So you see I have nothing to say to Vinny or anyone else for that matter..... Its none of my buisness brah, but I do agree that this thread is wrong and it basically baiting members of this board.

I know your ticked off at my other posts I have posted on other boards and I think your taking it a bit too seriously, but I have yet to disrespect your board or any of your members ON HERE.

When I have been on here I have been cool with all your responses and replys even when I have been attacked and your mods havent done anything about it and if you notice I really dont post on here anymore cause your posters attack me with no fear of discipline by your mods or respect for others posters from other teams.

Again Im only addressing your question. I hope I dont get ripped again for answering YOUR question.