ImageImageImageImageImage

Luke needs an ultimatum.

Moderators: Danny Darko, TyCobb, Kilroy

lakerlifer
Junior
Posts: 331
And1: 0
Joined: Jun 28, 2005

Luke needs an ultimatum. 

Post#1 » by lakerlifer » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:16 pm

I just had to respond to the rediculous crap spewing from Luke's Dad on national TV earlier today.

Asked to talk about Kobe v. Bron Bron Bill W responded (I am paraphrasing)

1. LBJ is hands down a better player, better leader, better teammate.
2. Lakers if called by Cavs and Offered LBJ for Kobe should take it in an instant.
3. Kobe only cares about himself in everything he does. LBJ does EVERYTHING RIGHT and better than Kobe.
4. He even argued with Wilbon and Stuart Scott when they said Kobe is the best closer in the game. They said OK at the end of a game if somebody has to hit a 20 footer for the win who do you want to take the game winner?
Bill says "With LeBron on the team you would not be in that situation in the fist place...but I'd give the ball to LBJ and have him drive to the rim"

Luke needs to do one of two things IMFO:

1. He can tell pops to STFU about the ish that he has shared with pops about his teammate.

2. Get the F*&% out of town.

The way Bill says things does not sound like somebody just having a casual opinion. It comes out like somebody with some insider info on the situation. Since his son is one of Kobe's teammates and Bill is saying Kobe is a bad teammate the General Public is going to logically assume that Luke says Kobe is a BAD teammate.

If Luke does not believe this to be true he should set the old man straight.

If he does believe this crap he should GTFO of town and stop stealing money.

We've all heard this Hating BS from Bill W for far to long and today it just sent me over the top.

If Luke likes being a laker and disagrees with his pops he needs to be Very upfront about that in order to support Kobe and be a good teammate himself.

If not he is high as a kite and should go freeze in Cleveland and see if he is just the right piece to help LBJ win a title. Good Luck with that. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
lakerlifer
Junior
Posts: 331
And1: 0
Joined: Jun 28, 2005

Re: Luke needs an ultimatum. 

Post#2 » by lakerlifer » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:20 pm

lakerlifer wrote:I just had to respond to the rediculous crap spewing from Luke's Dad on national TV earlier today.

Asked to talk about Kobe v. Bron Bron Bill W responded (I am paraphrasing)

1. LBJ is hands down a better player, better leader, better teammate.
2. Lakers if called by Cavs and Offered LBJ for Kobe should take it in an instant.
3. Kobe only cares about himself in everything he does. LBJ does EVERYTHING RIGHT and better than Kobe.
4. He even argued with Wilbon and Stuart Scott when they said Kobe is the best closer in the game. They said OK at the end of a game if somebody has to hit a 20 footer for the win who do you want to take the game winner?
Bill says "With LeBron on the team you would not be in that situation in the fist place...but I'd give the ball to LBJ and have him drive to the rim"

Luke needs to do one of two things IMFO:

1. He can tell pops to STFU about the ish that he has shared with pops about his teammate.

2. Get the F*&% out of town.

The way Bill says things does not sound like somebody just having a casual opinion. It comes out like somebody with some insider info on the situation. Since his son is one of Kobe's teammates and Bill is saying Kobe is a bad teammate the General Public is going to logically assume that Luke says Kobe is a BAD teammate.

If Luke does not believe this to be true he should set the old man straight.

If he does believe this crap he should GTFO of town and stop stealing money.

We've all heard this Hating BS from Bill W for far to long and today it just sent me over the top.

If Luke likes being a laker and disagrees with his pops he needs to be Very upfront about that in order to support Kobe and be a good teammate himself.

If not he is high as a kite and should go freeze in Cleveland and see if he is just the right piece to help LBJ win a title. Good Luck with that. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
That Nicka
Banned User
Posts: 15,350
And1: 34
Joined: Jun 28, 2005
Location: USC

 

Post#3 » by That Nicka » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:21 pm

Are you serious? who cares?
User avatar
kno
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 19,495
And1: 24
Joined: Nov 07, 2004

 

Post#4 » by kno » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:22 pm

So Bill Walton accomplished his mission pretty much.

You do realize that some analysts go to extremes, just to get people talking about them and what they say, right?

Its all for publicity and exposure and what not.

Youre pretty much biting his bait.

:lol:
Image
MAMBAEMD
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,000
And1: 1,669
Joined: May 16, 2007
       

 

Post#5 » by MAMBAEMD » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:24 pm

I think we are overreacting a bit.
First of all, it's Bill Walton. Nobody takes him seriously including Luke.
Second, he has a right to have his opinion. It does not necessarily mean it comes from an "insider"
Lastly, Luke does not at all need to say anything about this. He is independent of his dad. His father's comments do not reflect on Luke. Luke LOVES being a Laker and he has made that clear. His best action would be to keep his mouth shut publically.
lakerlifer
Junior
Posts: 331
And1: 0
Joined: Jun 28, 2005

 

Post#6 » by lakerlifer » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:24 pm

Bad Press/Public opinion can F things up as we have all seen in the past. This is the last thing we need at this time while we are dealing with all the other ish.

So...I care...obviously.
User avatar
hermes
RealGM
Posts: 96,275
And1: 25,456
Joined: Aug 27, 2007
Location: the restaurant at the end of the universe
 

 

Post#7 » by hermes » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:38 pm

try not to care as much
i mean its bill walton
FukaX
Banned User
Posts: 871
And1: 0
Joined: Feb 12, 2006

 

Post#8 » by FukaX » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:43 pm

But sadly to say, lebron is a better finisher in the paint with his 6-8 frame and with help from the refs, he is basically unstoppable with his speed.

I remember our last matchup lebron was going ruthlessly into the paint and we had no answer for him.
User avatar
snaquille oatmeal
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 16,815
And1: 4,819
Joined: Nov 15, 2005
Location: San Diego
   

 

Post#9 » by snaquille oatmeal » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:55 pm

FukaX wrote:But sadly to say, lebron is a better finisher in the paint with his 6-8 frame and with help from the refs, he is basically unstoppable with his speed.

I remember our last matchup lebron was going ruthlessly into the paint and we had no answer for him.
Laker/Cavs games are always irrelevant on every level since the refs are always bias against the Lakers.
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot trade for basketball reasons in this forum
You cannot but I can...five rings!
what would jack bauer do?
Veteran
Posts: 2,742
And1: 295
Joined: Jul 10, 2006
Location: Las Vegas
Contact:
 

 

Post#10 » by what would jack bauer do? » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:56 pm

I think I heard this argument before, but it was before Michael Jordan one his first ring. MJ vs Magic. The media called MJ's first championship the end of the golden era and the start of a dark time in basketball. Who would've thunk a selfish player like MJ, could win a ring?

I got another question, is Bill Walton the same guy who said that Lebron is a better passer than Magic? Somebody was saying that about a week ago and I can't remember who said it... :-?

Analysts always want to stir up the pot.
User avatar
diturral
Sophomore
Posts: 163
And1: 0
Joined: Jan 13, 2008
Location: LA

 

Post#11 » by diturral » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:59 pm

bill walton should retire from broadcasting and take his son with him
User avatar
Tommy Trojan
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,447
And1: 36
Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Location: Los Angeles

 

Post#12 » by Tommy Trojan » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:26 pm

Bill you suck
User avatar
kno
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 19,495
And1: 24
Joined: Nov 07, 2004

 

Post#13 » by kno » Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:08 pm

lakerlifer wrote:Bad Press/Public opinion can F things up as we have all seen in the past. This is the last thing we need at this time while we are dealing with all the other ish.

So...I care...obviously.


So what?

Thats one of the things every team has to live with: criticism.

Let "analysts" say whatever they want. Thats their job. You just have to live with it.

Its not like its the first time someone calls Lebron a superior player to Bryant. Hell, I consider Bron a better player, but no one cares, right?

I highly doubt this Laker team will let some Bill Walton comments deteriorate their willingness and ability to play.
Image
User avatar
Sofa King
RealGM
Posts: 19,352
And1: 3,044
Joined: Jul 27, 2003
Contact:
 

 

Post#14 » by Sofa King » Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:23 pm

Trixx wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Its not like its the first time someone calls Lebron a superior player to Bryant. Hell, I consider Bron a better player, but no one cares, right?


Kobe homers will be at your door in the next few minutes.

Better call some Kobe haters and B-Scott for some back up.
User avatar
The Laker Kid
General Manager
Posts: 9,485
And1: 6,953
Joined: Dec 16, 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA

 

Post#15 » by The Laker Kid » Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:51 pm

Bill Walton will always be a Laker hater
MaxwellSmart wrote:I hate to say this, but Go Lakers....
User avatar
Sofa King
RealGM
Posts: 19,352
And1: 3,044
Joined: Jul 27, 2003
Contact:
 

 

Post#16 » by Sofa King » Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:57 pm

The Laker Kid wrote:Bill Walton will always be a Kobe hater


*Fixed
Gerald3Wallace
Assistant Coach
Posts: 3,794
And1: 99
Joined: Apr 12, 2007
Location: cali baby

 

Post#17 » by Gerald3Wallace » Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:04 pm

kobe is the best player in the nba period...but at 29 and bron at 23...i would do that trade for future reasons

farmar, critt, bron, turiaf, bynum
Illuminati
Banned User
Posts: 5,977
And1: 11
Joined: Jun 24, 2006

 

Post#18 » by Illuminati » Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:46 pm

I HATE luke WALTON, I NEVER WANT TO SEE HIM PLAY AGAIN IM SO MAD
dingclancy
Analyst
Posts: 3,335
And1: 90
Joined: Feb 28, 2004
Contact:

 

Post#19 » by dingclancy » Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:53 pm

The prob with Luke is the Lakers are giving him the ball in the post like there is something good that will come out of it. Lol!
Image
User avatar
NOODLESTYLE
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,827
And1: 828
Joined: Jun 16, 2005

 

Post#20 » by NOODLESTYLE » Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:31 am

Charles Barkley and Stephen A Smith were once Anti-Kobe, I wouldn't be surprised if Bill flip-flopped too.

Return to Los Angeles Lakers