Lakers dismiss Darvin Ham after 2 seasons

[WayneDougan]

Personally, I'd take the thug comments about a black athlete you've decided to dislike who hasn't found himself in thug-like situations, put that in your back pocket, and keep it there. It's one thing to play up the out-of-touch, grandfather gimmick but there's quite a few posters recently who enjoy using the word "thug" when talking about black men who haven't been in trouble. Saw similar with Bronny. Apparently a 19 year old who is fine at a sport is a thug because a few posters don't like his dad. Lord, it's like 1961 around here sometimes.

1. I've never said anything but positive things about Bronny James so don't direct your trash opinions at me for what others have said.
2. I called Davis a wannabe because he isn't a thug... he just tries to do this tough guy act and dresses / wears his hair like he's a 19 year old rapper. I have nothing but contempt for people like that. He didn't grow up on the mean streets. His culture isn't street thug. No excuse for it.
3. White people are allowed to criticize black people. Just as black people are allowed to criticize white people.

 

[hmt5000]

He did rough my Mom up after a game and took her pocketbook so there’s that…

That would be weird since he has up to 6 police that escort him to his car after the games. Did the police just let him since it was under $800?

 

[UnfrozenCatfanLawyer]

Watching the bulls documentary on Netflix I found it interesting how Jordan seemed to just kinda stay out of the whole coach and manager thing and just focus on playing. Talked about how much he loved Charles Oakley and Doug Collins but at end of the day it wasn’t up to him who other players or coach were. Don’t know if it was just a sign of the times back then but makes you wonder how different Lebrons career (or Jordan’s in the opposite direction) would’ve looked if he had minimal input past just playing.

You mean the same documentary that Jordan helped produce? That series was entertaining but I would bet Jerry Krause would have a vastly different perspective on how much Jordan tried to throw his weight around.

 

[roguemocha]

That would be weird since he has up to 6 police that escort him to his car after the games. Did the police just let him since it was under $800?

Don’t remember saying it was an NBA game…

 

[Ron Mehico]

You mean the same documentary that Jordan helped produce? That series was entertaining but I would bet Jerry Krause would have a vastly different perspective on how much Jordan tried to throw his weight around.

Fair point, but at the same time Jordan had like 3 coaches and LeBron is on what feels like coach 15. Jordan may have tried to throw his weight around but LeBron seems like he definitely does and is way more effective at it.

 

[Wesley91581]

Fair point, but at the same time Jordan had like 3 coaches and LeBron is on what feels like coach 15. Jordan may have tried to throw his weight around but LeBron seems like he definitely does and is way more effective at it.

It’s a players league now - not saying Jordan would or wouldn’t have but having Phil Jackson helped a ton.

 

[PhDcat2018]

Personally, I'd take the thug comments about a black athlete you've decided to dislike who hasn't found himself in thug-like situations, put that in your back pocket, and keep it there. It's one thing to play up the out-of-touch, grandfather gimmick but there's quite a few posters recently who enjoy using the word "thug" when talking about black men who haven't been in trouble. Saw similar with Bronny. Apparently a 19 year old who is fine at a sport is a thug because a few posters don't like his dad. Lord, it's like 1961 around here sometimes.

Davis looks like a thug. Don't wanna be called a thug? Don't look like a thug. Pretty simple to me.

Watching the bulls documentary on Netflix I found it interesting how Jordan seemed to just kinda stay out of the whole coach and manager thing and just focus on playing. Talked about how much he loved Charles Oakley and Doug Collins but at end of the day it wasn’t up to him who other players or coach were. Don’t know if it was just a sign of the times back then but makes you wonder how different Lebrons career (or Jordan’s in the opposite direction) would’ve looked if he had minimal input past just playing.

It's a sign of the times. Phoenix just fired frank Vogel after ONE SEASON. Nevermind the fact he had 2 "stars" and a 3rd who hardly played. The rest of the roster was awful but the gm stays and players stay. Vogel gets canned... why?

 

[M4CAT]

Lakers head coach search narrowed to 4 names expected to interview

The Lakers are watching from the sidelines and front office management is hoping that 1 of these 4 coaches can change that for next season.

fansided.com

 

[Get Bucket$]

Watching the bulls documentary on Netflix I found it interesting how Jordan seemed to just kinda stay out of the whole coach and manager thing and just focus on playing. Talked about how much he loved Charles Oakley and Doug Collins but at end of the day it wasn’t up to him who other players or coach were. Don’t know if it was just a sign of the times back then but makes you wonder how different Lebrons career (or Jordan’s in the opposite direction) would’ve looked if he had minimal input past just playing.

Well, given his post playing career talent evaluation he has displayed, I’d say that was a very good thing (if it’s true).

 

[WayneDougan]

Well, given his post playing career talent evaluation he has displayed, I’d say that was a very good thing (if it’s true).

I always thought Lebron’s issue on those early Cleveland teams was that he was too good too soon so that they didn’t get another couple years of top picks to round out the roster.

Post Miami I felt his issue was that he wanted to play with older guys as opposed to younger players who were going to get better. Kind of like Yannis wanting Milwaukee to get Dame.