When Sunderland took over the play-by-play while Chick was recovering from hip surgery in 02 some people actually thought he should permently replace him since Chick really started to slip with names and other things towards the end. I never agreed of course. But anyways the question is moot of course now.
Here are some of my updated answers.
When did you become a Laker fan?
Same answer as before
Why did you become a Laker fan?
Same answer
Favorite current Laker?
Was- Robert Horry
Now- Lamar Odom. He's been a top 5 favorite NBA player of mine since he entered with the Clippers. I'm amazed by his pure talent level.
Least favorite current Laker?
Was- Mark Madsen
Now- Chucky Atkins. Epitome of a player who doesn't understand his limitations, and seemingly doesn't put any effort into playing off the ball or defense, so he only really cares when the basketball is in his hands. I've soured on Kobe due to his recent actions, but his sheer ability will always prevent him from being my most hated Laker.
Least favorite Laker of all-time?
Same answer.
Favorite all-time Laker?
Same answer.
Best all-time Laker?
Was- Jerry West
Now-
Chick players, gm, coaches, come and go. Great play-by-play guys last forever. He brought just as much entertainment as some of the players did. I'll never forget being a little kid, sitting by the radio every early October waiting for his voice to come in and announce the first preseason games from Haiwaii (they weren't always televised). His voice was just soothing.
Favorite Laker coach of all-time?
Same answer
Least favorite coach of all-time?
Was- Del Harris
Now- Frank Hamblem. This guy has done nothing to complain since he's been hired and seemingly hates his job. I'm tired of his sour comments to the media when he himself has the polar opposite record with the team than his predecessor (Rudy).
Sunderland or Chick? (not which one is/was better, which one would you rather have now and in the future)
Was- Chick.
Now- Read the question guys. Chick isn't any good at play by play now.
Laker that didn't get enough chances?
Same answer
Laker that got too many chances?
Same answer
Best moment as a Laker fan?
Same answer
Least favorite moment as a Laker fan?
Was- Day Nick was traded
Now- Day Shaq was traded. I was hella pissed when they traded Nick. I called the Loose Cannons, I called Stu Lantz old radio show on 570 AM and I wrote letters to the LA Times. But trading Shaq was 10X worse because of what he brought to this franchise and city. It made me turn on Buss which I thought would never happen. Hell Dr. Buss gave my little sister 3RD ROW seats for a game against the Blazers 4 years ago. I saw him in a restaraunt down in Encinitas this summer and felt like saying something.