[Jamel Irief]

How about answering the Q's in bold so that we can get to know each other.

When did you become a Laker fan?
October of 1992, I was 12.
Why did you become a Laker fan?
Magic was making his FIRST comeback from HIV and everyone was making a big deal about it. I watched the preseason games he played in and soon I began to watch games even after he re-retired. I went to my local library and got a couple of Laker history books and read up on Mikan, Baylor, West, Wilt, Kareem and Magic. Soon I became hooked to Vlade, Sedale and the rest of the Lakers.
Favorite current Laker?
Robert Horry. When he first got here he could run, block shots and dunk. Now I just love watching him shoot his 3 pointers that seem to take minutes to reach the rim. He never stops moving on offense either, always cutting. Whatever the Lakers need he brings.
Least favorite current Laker?
Mark Madsen. Stop missing lay-ups and try dunking.
Least favorite Laker of all-time?
Greg Foster. I hated Kupchak for bringing throat slash in. That would be like signing Pippen after his contract is up.
Favorite all-time Laker?
Nick Van Exel. I just liked the passion he showed on the court. His lower the roof gestures on the road, his uppercuts after nailing a 3 at home. I really wish Kobe would be more cocky and start doing stuff like this. Nick was a fearless player.
Best all-time Laker?
Has to be Jerry West for his contributions as player, coach and GM.
Favorite Laker coach of all-time?
Phil. I love how smug he is. It's nice having a coach that can talk trash to other teams.
Least favorite coach of all-time?
Del Harris. Almost ruined the Lakers. If Phil didn't come along Shaq would probably would of opted out of his contract after 2000.
Sunderland or Chick? (not which one is/was better, which one would you rather have now and in the future)
Chick, no question about it.
Laker that didn't get enough chances?
Nick and JR Rider.
Laker that got too many chances?
Foster and Rodman.
Best moment as a Laker fan?
Kobe's alleyoop to Shaq against the Blazers. That's when it sunk in that the Lakers will win a title.
Least favorite moment as a Laker fan?
Day Nick was traded for Lue and Battie.

 

[Ron]

Re: Laker survey

When did you become a Laker fan?
1967, when I was 9.
Why did you become a Laker fan?
They were the local team who I could catch nightly on the radio.
Favorite current Laker?
Kobe Bryant. This guy will eventually be known as the best player in the history of the game.
Least favorite current Laker?
I don't have an opinion one way or the other.
Least favorite Laker of all-time?
Can't really think of the guy's name, last name was Scott, and he played in the '70s (not Byron).
Favorite all-time Laker?
Jerry West! The original Mr. Clutch.
Best all-time Laker?
Jerry West again, for all the reasons enumerated above by Jemel.
Favorite Laker coach of all-time?
Bill Sharman...coached the 1971-72 team to it's first L.A. title.
Least favorite coach of all-time?
Randy Pfund. This guy didn't have a clue.
Sunderland or Chick? (not which one is/was better, which one would you rather have now and in the future)
Neither...get Kevin Harland. He's great! "Right Between The Eyes" :laugh:
Laker that didn't get enough chances?
J.R. Rider.
Laker that got too many chances?
Rodman.
Best moment as a Laker fan?
(Tie) (1) Jerry West's 55 foot shot against the Knicks in 1970. (2) Lakers' first title in 1972, after suffering as a kid title defeats in 1968, 1969, and 1970.
Least favorite moment as a Laker fan?
Losing to Boston in 1969 game 7. Heartbreak!

 

[Damian Necronamous]

1. '95, I'm only 13 after all
2. They were the local team, and Chick and Stu are great
3. I have 2 current favorite Lakers: of course, Shaq and Kobe
4. Least favorite: Medvedenko
5. Least favorite of all-time: still Medvedenko
6. All-time favorite: Magic
7. Favorite coach: Phil, he is strange and knows how to win
8. Least favorite: Del Harris, he coudn't coach a team of ants
9. Obviously Chick, he's the best ever, he's almost 90, and is still hilarious!
10. Not enough chances: JR Rider, Nick Van Exel
11. Too many chances: Rodman, good player, but far too many chances
12. Best moments: 1) Kobe to Shaq alley oop in 2000 WCF 2) Shaq dominates OT in Sac-town in 2002 WCF 3) Horry nails 3 against Sac to tie series at 2-2 in 2002 WCF 4) Shaq and Kobe finally hug after 2001 Finals
13. Worst moments: 1) losing to Chicago 2 times this year 2) getting swept by Utah twice 3) Kobe airballing 3 threes in '97
4) getting swept by San Antonio

 

[Wilt_The_Stilt]

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[Jamel Irief]

I'm bumping this for all the great Laker fans we added to re-introduce themselves.

 

[JGKoblenz]

Re: Laker survey

Nice! I will answer the Qs!

When did you become a Laker fan?
During the first Bulls 3peat.
Why did you become a Laker fan?
My dad and my brother started to cheer for the Bulls. They were wining, they had MJ, but I don't know why I got passionate for the Lakers!
Favorite current Laker?
Shaq. I just love the way he plays. I am serious about this. I don't think it's ugly at all.
Least favorite current Laker?
I just like everyone!
Least favorite Laker of all-time?
Same here!
Favorite all-time Laker?
Kareen and his sky hook!
Best all-time Laker?
Jerry West
Favorite Laker coach of all-time?
Phil, the zen master!!!
Least favorite coach of all-time?
Del Harris
Sunderland or Chick? (not which one is/was better, which one would you rather have now and in the future)
Chick! He was the best!
Laker that didn't get enough chances?
Glen Rice
Laker that got too many chances?
Rodman
Best moment as a Laker fan?
Robert Horry conect a 3 to the victory against Sac. 2002 WCF
Least favorite moment as a Laker fan?
Getting swept by Utah twice!

 

[JYD]

1. November 1996, When I first watched Kobe play.
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Kobe Bryant
4. Slava Medvedenko, does not pass enough.
5. Elden Campbell, Shaq and Campbell couldn't co-exist.
6. Kobe Bryant
7. Magic Johnson, eventually will be Kobe or Shaq.
8. Phil Jackson, he wins
9. Del Harris, reminds me of my old orthodonist.
10. Chick, no question
11. John Celestand, 2nd round pick in 99'.
12. Travis Knight, Tonie Battie for Knight? Come on!
13. Horry 3 or Kobe to Shaq, both in WCF during the run
14. Shaq deciding to get surgery in Sept. instead of July

 

[jazzy1]

1. Became a fan back in 1975, while visiting family in LA 1st NBA game I attended fell in love then, am related to a Laker from those days. won't say who not very popular to say.

2.family, just loved the energy in the forum they were my west coast team, the bullets where I'm from my east coast team.Hey I was a kid.

3. Kobe's my favorite, good kid, great work ethic, and ability, plus mad balls to shoot them airballs became his fan that day.

4.Devean George gets on my damn nerves has ability but no feel for the game, makes dumb plays all the time.

5.Mychal Thompson used to mess of magic's no looks constantly missing layups.

6.Magic ,nobody better not ever never ever say anything bad about Magic or they gonna have me on their ***.

7. Magic with Kobe gaining slowly.

8. Pat Riley- looked good while kicking that butt, was the Laker Hey day for me.

9. Chick come on

10. Adrian Branch from my area rode the pine for years in the 80's was all american at UMD could play but Riles kept the bench tight.

11.Devean George get him outta here.

12. Was Magic's hook against the Celts, Now Horry's 3 to beat the Kings wow was that great, still can remeber how happy I was, right there showed me we were gonna win it all again.

13. The MEMORIAL DAY MASSACRE never was as frustrated as that and felt like there was no hope after that whipping in 87.

 

[Lope31]

Re: Laker survey

When did you become a Laker fan?
I really started liking them the year after the Spurs won, I am a big fan of Kobe, so when I got the internet I started following him and his team more and more

Why did you become a Laker fan?
I love Kobe Bryant, he has been my favourite since I opened up my first pack of UD3 cards and saw his RC

Favorite current Laker?
Kobe Bryant

Least favorite current Laker?
Shaquille O'Neal for dissing Kobe as much as he does

Least favorite Laker of all-time?
I dunno

Favorite all-time Laker?
Kobe Bryant

Best all-time Laker?
Shaquille O'Neal

Least favorite coach of all-time?
Del Harris

Laker that didn't get enough chances?
JR Rider. Rodman

Laker that got too many chances?
Foster

Best moment as a Laker fan?
Kobe's alleyoop to Shaq against the Blazers. That's when it sunk in that the Lakers will win a title. exactly what i was thinking

Least favorite moment as a Laker fan?
Right now, being 2-6 [/QUOTE]

 

[THE'clip'SHOW]

Re: Re: Laker survey

Originally posted by <b>JGKoblenz</b>!

Laker that didn't get enough chances?
Glen Rice

I have to agree with JGKoblenz and some others who feel Rice got kindof shafted.... As soon as they traded him I kind of started rooting for the opposing teams.... he was so much a part of bringing that winning tradition back, and then gone.

 

[sylaw]

When did you become a Laker fan?
Probably around 1990 or 1991

Why did you become a Laker fan?
Living in Southern California usually means having most of the Lakers games televised. I kind of grew up watching them.

Favorite current Laker?
Shaq.

Least favorite current Laker?
George and Pargo

Least favorite Laker of all-time?
Glen Rice

Favorite all-time Laker?
Shaq

Best all-time Laker?
Shaq and Jerry West

Favorite Laker coach of all-time?
Don't have one.

Least favorite coach of all-time?
Del Harris

Sunderland or Chick? (not which one is/was better, which one would you rather have now and in the future)
Chick Hearns of course.

Laker that didn't get enough chances?
Can't think of one.

Laker that got too many chances?
Dennis Rodman

Best moment as a Laker fan?
All three of the NBA championships.

Least favorite moment as a Laker fan?
Anytime they get knocked out of the playoffs.

 

[IV]

Re: Laker survey

When did you become a Laker fan?
When Dennis Rodman joined the team
Why did you become a Laker fan?
I was and am a big Dennis Rodman fan. When he joined the team, I became a fan. Once Dennis left the team and Kobe started to emerged he became my new favorite player
Favorite current Laker?
Kobe Bryant. He's got the best all around game, I've seen in years.
Least favorite current Laker?
Samaki Walker. Too inconsistent. He doesn't seem to play within the offense and he's just out of control on the court at times
Least favorite Laker of all-time?
?????
Favorite all-time Laker?
Kobe or Magic. I love to watch floor generals at work.
Best all-time Laker?
Magic
Favorite Laker coach of all-time?
Phil Jackson. He's as cool as ice. The greatest of all time!
Least favorite coach of all-time?
Del Harris or Kurt Rambis. Dell was terrible with the team and Kurt just didnt have what it takes to be a head coach. But I'm glad he found a place as an assistant. I loved him as a player.
Laker that didn't get enough chances?
Rodman, if he was there when Phil came into town. Things would have worked themselves out.
Laker that got too many chances?
Samaki, please replace him soon
Best moment as a Laker fan?
Kobe's alleyoop to Shaq against the Blazers. That's when it sunk in that the Lakers will win a title or When Horry dropped the bomb on the Kings. I can't tell.
Least favorite moment as a Laker fan?
When they traded Dennis![/QUOTE]

 

[Jamel Irief]

I should point out that the Sunderland or Chick question was asked before Chick left us.

No point in answering it now.

 

[beautifulkobe]

1.became a laker fan in 2001
2.Kobe Bryant and partly Shaq
3.Kobe Bryant-I feel like Im watching a legend in the making.Every year he adds to his legacy.Its a privallege to watch someone so young and be this amazing.
4.Fisher(one of many reasons: he never passes to kobe) and Walker.
5.I never got to see magic play so Ill say kobe again.
6.Magic obviously.One day kobe will be the greatest though!
7.Phil Jackson
8.Del harris
9.I dont know
10.Walker.I hate him.
11.Kobes clutch performances in 2000 againt phoenix,and indiana game 4.Wow that was the day kobe arrived!Horrys clutch 3 against sac,kobes clutch perfromances against san antonio etc.Kobes 47 shot performance so exciting to watch!
12.when they lost game 5 against sac in the wcfs.That almost killed me, and losing right now 2-6.

 

[<<<D>>>]

When did you become a Laker fan?
Back in 95 (first Laker Game ever) from there on, My pride and support just grew and grew, never changed a single bit.

Why did you become a Laker fan?
I grew up watching them play...right into it. My family and friends have always been Laker Die Hards, It Runs in my family line you know....hehehe!!

Favorite current Laker(s)?
Kobe & Shaq

Least favorite current Laker?
Samaki Walker. He's weak and inconsistent. He doesn't play with enough heart and desire. A good example of a Hitch hiker picked up for the free ride.

Favorite all-time Laker(s)?
Shaq & Kobe

Best all-time Laker(s)?
Magic, Kobe & Shaq

Favorite Laker coach of all-time?
JAX - Cool, Calm & Collective, Master Motivator, Best coach ever

Least favorite coach of all-time?
Del Harris and his silver hair - He had a deep and talented Laker team to work with and mold. He couldn't figure out the puzzle, even if it was already falling into it's place. His System was the worse
"OK EVERYONE, LET'S DUMP IT INTO SHAQ AND LETS ALL WATCH BEHIND THE 3-POINT LINE"......OK!!

Laker that got too many chances?
Samaki, It's time to dump the old hiker back on the road side.

Best moment as a Laker fan?
The past 3 entire championship seasons

Least favorite moment as a Laker fan?
When they traded Eddie Jones for Glen Rice :upset:

 

[THE'clip'SHOW]

Originally posted by <b><<<D>>></b>!


Least favorite moment as a Laker fan?
When they traded Eddie Jones for Glen Rice :upset:

Why?
With Jones you wouldn't have won, Kobe wouldn't have developed the way he did and Jones would have demanded way too much bling bling.
Rice IMO got shafted, the lakers wouldn't have won that year without him, Kobe wasn't ready.

 

[<<<D>>>]

Originally posted by <b>THE'clip'SHOW</b>!


Why?
With Jones you wouldn't have won, Kobe wouldn't have developed the way he did and Jones would have demanded way too much bling bling.
Rice IMO got shafted, the lakers wouldn't have won that year without him, Kobe wasn't ready.

I know....I Know,
EJ was just one of my favorites back then

 

[THE'clip'SHOW]

Originally posted by <b><<<D>>></b>!


I know....I Know,
EJ was just one of my favorites back then

I hear ya, EJ is a likeable guy.:yes: :wbanana:

 

[JerryWest]

when did I become a laker fan?
around 87, my dad and relatives always watched LA guys as we lived in LA

Fav Laker current
Kobe, followed by horry

Fav Laker all time
Jerry West

least fav current laker
samaki walker

least fav laker ever
divac

 

[Jamel Irief]

Re: Laker survey

Bump for all the new guys!