The Lakers Apologize

Dear America:

We, the mighty Los Angeles Lakers, would like to apologize to these United States of Americas for being choking goats.

We were once the organization of greats. We had names like Magic and Kareem. Now, we couldn't beat the New York Knicks.

We once knew how to close out teams, how to live up to expectations, how to grab greatness by the loins and squeeze. Now, we're a shell of ourselves.

We once had a team idiots like Mike Freeman stated would beat the Boston Celtics in seven games. Now, we've made many media members look like fools and foofs. Or FOOFS. Or phoofs. Whatever. You get the point.

We, the once mighty Lakers, have a player people compared to Michael Jordan. But would Jordan lose a Game 4 that way? If you believe that you are also a foof. Or FOOF. Or phoof.

Kobe Bryant is not Jordan. He's Ko-Me. Most of all, he still hasn't won a ring without Shaquille "Two Biscuits and Gravy" O'Neal.

Phil is being out-coached. He acts like he's in Vinyasa yoga class instead of the NBA Finals. The Europeans are surrendering again and Paul Pierce looks like Larry Bird.

So, in conclusion, we the once mighty Lakers, would like to say to America: We're sorry for wasting your time.

See you next year.

Sincerely,

The Lakers

Bigkat Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 18, 2007	Posted on: June 13, 2008 8:37 am Score: 84 The Lakers Apologize wow. [ Reply to Comment ]
Bigkat Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 18, 2007	Posted on: June 13, 2008 8:40 am Score: 90 The Lakers Apologize Mike, that may have been a little rough. I know you don't think the Knicks could be these Lakers, not even the Lakers who blew a 24 point lead last nite... The Lakers didn't waste our time, last nite was a great game. There just has to be a winner and a loser, and last nite the Lakers lost. No, actually the Celtics won. Something tells me you wrote that as a motivational piece for the Lakers.... [ Reply to Comment ]
Mike Freeman Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Feb 9, 2007	Posted on: June 13, 2008 8:46 am Score: 92 The Lakers Apologize Bigkat: Sorry but that was an awful performance by the Lakers, one of the worst I've seen of a pro team in a big spot in many years. [ Reply to Comment ]
roxbob Reputation: 34 Level: Rookie Since: Oct 12, 2007	Posted on: June 13, 2008 9:07 am Score: 36 The Lakers Apologize Not only wouldn't Jordan lose a game that way, he also wouldn't have walked off the court before the game was over, like Ko-me did... [ Reply to Comment ]
Retired_UK_fan Reputation: 0 Level: Amateur Since: Nov 22, 2006	Posted on: June 13, 2008 9:48 am Score: 84 This comment has been removed. Post Deleted by Administrator
Bigkat Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 18, 2007	Posted on: June 13, 2008 10:04 am Score: 87 The Lakers Apologize Mike: No need to apologize, it's like you said....the Lakers apologize. Plus, I am a Celtics fan. You are right, it was an awful performance. I have read enough of your stuff to know that you were using hyperbole when you said the Knicks could beat them. It's a huge letdown for a franchise to blow such a big lead, true. I like basketball though, and I don't think the game was a waste of our time. As a basketball fan I urge you to appreciate what is going on here. We have had some great stories in sports lately that outweigh the bad (steriods, refs betting, filming signals).... I will list a few, most of which involve the team I was rooting for losing! 1. Giants beat unbeaten Patriots in the superbowl (I am from Massachusetts, Patriots fan since I was born). GREAT STORY, what sports is all about. One of the greatest plays in NFL history, Manning evades tackles, throws to Tyree who catches the ball on his helmet. Impossible...True story. 2. Memphis blows lead in NCAA finals, can't close out Kansas. Foul shots shoot them in foot. Kansas makes amazing turnaround to secure the trophy. (I had memphis in my bracket) Great story. Sad that it was lost on poor foul shooting, but great year for tourney. First time all #1 seeds in final four 3. (i'll lump a few in here for baseball) Rockies go on incredible tear to make playoffs, make world series (only to get swept but it was a great run)...... Red Sox down 3-1 come back to beat the Indians in ALCS and sweep the World Series, and then 2004 Sox come back down 3-0 against the Yankees (of all teams in the world) and go on to next 8 games to win the World Series. 4. Celtics have biggest turnaround in NBA history...worst to first.... Lakers favored to win NBA championship.... Best rivalry in basketball. Game 4, Celtics down 24, come back to win to go up 3-1. If the Celtics win the series, great story. If the Lakers comeback to win, GREAT STORY. There are many more great moments in sports in the last decade. These are just off the top of my head. Last nites game was a great one to watch. Not just because I am a Celtics fan.... Sports is such a major part of our culture, no scandal will ever kill that passion. [ Reply to Comment ]
kobemvpredator Reputation: 80 Level: All-Star Since: May 12, 2008	Posted on: June 13, 2008 10:33 am Score: 46 The Lakers Apologize I could've told you this last week. Kobe is a great player but hes in the same lane as Iverson and Mcgrady. He never has and will be in the same realm of Shaq and Duncan Winners. And to compare him to all time greats when it comes to winning like Jordan and Magic is blasphemy. I dont even think hes the best complimentary player ever, Pippen, Mc'hale, Worthy, Dumars, all knew their role. Celtics in 6 YEAH! [ Reply to Comment ]
willardpjr Reputation: 96 Level: Superstar Since: Dec 24, 2006	Posted on: June 13, 2008 10:52 am Score: 82 The Lakers Apologize Wow. Nice to see Mr. Freeman taking his medicine. Now an apology letter to Celtics fans would be nice as a post script. But just seeing #17 raised to the rafters will be enough for most of us. It's what's being said on sports radio in Boston since the finals started. The Lakers have the best player in the league, but the Celtics have the better team. I won't breathe easy until it's over though. We saw the Red Sox come back from 0-3, we can see it turned around on us. I'll gloat when it's over. [ Reply to Comment ]
willardpjr Reputation: 96 Level: Superstar Since: Dec 24, 2006	Posted on: June 13, 2008 10:56 am Score: 81 The Lakers Apologize My own post script. I agree with Big Kat. The Knicks can't beat anyone. That line was a little rough. They'll be back next year with a healthy Bynum. [ Reply to Comment ]
Beevillain Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Jun 20, 2007	Posted on: June 13, 2008 11:57 am Score: 93 The Lakers Apologize Mike, This is harsh considering the team had a 15 win improvement in the regular season and turnaround of 1st round exit last year to NBA finals this year. They are a young team and at least Jordan would get some help from his teammates [ Reply to Comment ]

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