tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68482824466530089422010-09-05T10:22:45.797-07:00An L.A. Lakers blog for those fans who bleed PURPLE and GOLD.Eric Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049212312317621537egarcia@lakerliker.comBlogger311125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6848282446653008942.post-44887287064841048842010-01-23T16:18:00.000-08:002010-09-05T10:22:45.866-07:00

This blog was created to talk about everything Lakers and this post will follow those guidelines. This past Friday, my employers printer/copier IT technician came in to work on one of our network printers. Everyone who walks into my office knows I'm a Laker fan and this typically sparks up instant Laker talk. He mentioned that he was at one of his customers locations the day before, Rich Soil

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Kobe's broken his shooting finger and played through the pain many a time, so what makes this time any different? Kobe is a veteran and knows when his team needs him and tonight's game against the Jazz in Utah would be one of those games his leadership is vital. Kobe still scored 20 points last night against Minnesota despite the dangling finger. When it comes to NBA injuries, some players cry,

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A day I will NEVER forget...the day I met The Golden Throat, Mr. Chick Hearn. I still remember it as if it was just yesterday. My cousin Peter and I were walking around inside the Great Western Forum, taking full advantage of the extra time we had pre-game. We wanted to absorb the atmosphere and maybe even get lucky and sneak our way down to watch the players warm up. All of a sudden we spot

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Are you interested in going to an upcoming Lakers game? Why not take advantage of the low preseason ticket prices! As of today, you can catch the Lakers vs Melo's Nuggets for just $10 bucks! Yes, they're nose-bleeds but who cares! Its preseason! You can probably sneak your way down during halftime anyway. Okay, so if you don't like watching ants play basketball, just pay an additional $22 bucks

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Here is a collection of the ESPN Lakers Magazine Covers. Take a look at our gallery by clicking on the cover provided. If you'd like to purchase any of the Lakers covers click below: ESPN - THE MAGAZINE

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Click on each cover to enlarge

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For all you Lakers fans out there who can't walk by a sports collectables store without getting something purple and gold, we've researched far in and far out for the oddest Lakers collectables. We know you probably own a couple of these items! Send us a link or photo of an odd collectable you found or may have that we missed.

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According to the SI Free Agent Tracker, Adam Morrison and D.J. Mbenga are still unrestricted free agents. Just a month ago Morrison was working out in Vegas in front of several team representatives. Washington showed strong interest for the Gonzaga star and 2007 NBA All-Rookie Second Team but no official move was made. Adam's spectating mode is long over-lived, he just wants to play ball again.

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Photo Source: Celtics.com The reason why I predict another LA vs Boston finals appearance is simply because they WILL be the two last teams standing when the Miami sun sets. Boston has almost the same line-up. Not much off season movement so their comfort level is on a much needed high for an easy bounce-back. One bad move however was the addition of Shaq. A bad move that might possibly spoil

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Source: ESPN.com Lakers resign free agent guard Shannon Brown to a 2-year contract worth $4.6 million YES! Brown is back baby! We can keep saying, "What can Brown do for you?" for the next 2 years! I tell every Lakers fan that Shannon Brown is the teams future and so vital for Kobe's shelf life. Just give Shannon any opportunity for additional PT and he'll never steer fans to the wrong

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MARIANI/BUSS NO-LIMIT HOLD-EM Source: Lakers.com Play in the Mariani/Buss No-limit Hold-em Poker Tourney on August 17, 2010. The tourney will be held at the Bicycle Casino. Complete details are below. Proceeds to benefit the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation. Go here to sign-up (look for Event #22 at 6pm): http://www.thebike.com/tournaments/schedule/legends-2010-2010.html LakerLiker

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Here is a list of team and individual player foundations that we've compiled for you (in no particular order). Simply click on each logo to enter each foundations site for more information. If there are any we've missed please let us know. Thank you.

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I guess the only way you can top the current cover which shows the greatest active player in the NBA Kobe Bryant is to have the all-time greatest player ever to touch the rock on the NBA 2K11 cover. A standing O goes to NBA 2K Sports for making a beautiful cover for next years version. The next generation of NBA 2K Sports will once again easily be the top-seller in basketball video gaming. I've

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Not many people really know how great of a heart D.J. MBenga has for the children in his native home of The Democratic Republic of the Congo, a state located in Central Africa. The Laker reserve center, whose player salary is the lowest of the team, makes great use of his hard earned money by being the operating founder of The MBENGA FOUNDATION. What is his foundation all about? The Mbenga

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I knew Kobe had no say in this!

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Info source: RotoWorld.com The latest Lakers off season rumor is that the organization is looking to trade Sasha and ultimately get rid of his $5.4 million dollar salary to hopefully reel Shannon back into the lineup from his recent fishing trips. Finally, an off season move that actually makes sense here. Bringing back Fisher obviously made my Summer, losing Farmar and Josh sucked, grabbing

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tlanta Hawks have just gotten stronger. Today they signed Laker F/C Josh Powell. Terms of the contract were not released. Currently Josh highlights The Official Site of the Altanta Hawks. The probability of losing a reserve big man was high since the add-on of Ratliff. Powell had this to say about joining the Hawks... “I look forward to joining a franchise I’m very familiar with. The Hawks have

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In no particular order (Click on each cover to enlarge)

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Click HERE for gallery of Lakers SLAM covers SLAM Magazine has done it again! These guys know how to make a cover. We here at LakerLiker have always been a BIG fan of their Lakers covers and No. 141 has raised the bar. Get your copy today at SLAM ONLINE.com. Do you want a subscription to SLAM Magazine? Get this, you can get 10 issues for just $12.97! Click here to order: Subscribe to SLAM

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The 2010 NBA Champions DVD comes out this Tuesday, July 27th. Here is the first footage featuring yours truly as they defeated the Boston Celtics for their 16th NBA title and second championship in a row. Don't forget to be among the first to get your copy at NBA Store.com LakerLiker has no affiliation with this ad nor intends to make money from sales. Promotional intent only. 

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Theo Ratliff signs a 1-year contract for $1.35 million and Matt Barnes agrees to a 2-year $3.6 million dollar contract. Okay, Ratliff's defensive role I could easily see but adding Matt Barnes to the team? Is this really happening? It's deja vu all over again. First Artest (a great move after-all), then the possibility of Raja Bell and now a definite in Matt Barnes? What's going on here? Somebody

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I don't care if this is a fake KCAL 9 Sports broadcast, this video is still hilarious!

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 Bombo Sports & Entertainment and NBA Entertainment would like to announce the release of the 2010 NBA Champions DVD that chronicles the Lakers’ complete playoff run.  The DVD will be available on July 27, 2010 at NBAStore.com and other retail outlets. Be among one of the first to get your copy! Here is the DVD summary: During the 2010 season, one challenger after another tried to knock the

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Do you remember watching the 1997 NBA Dunk Contest that showcased a very young (now veteran) lineup? A "confident" rookie by the name of Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers surprised the crowd and took the trophy. Get this, no other Laker has ever won the NBA Dunk Contest. Here were the dunkers that year: FIRST ROUND - Name & Score Chris Carr 44 Michael Finley 39 Kobe Bryant 37 Ray Allen

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Look who made headline on the official New Jersey Nets website? Jordan Farmar is a Laker no more. The Nets have reached an agreement with Farmar but no terms have been released. Team President Rod Thorn said this, "Jordan will be an excellent complement to Devin in the backcourt”, “He comes to the Nets with championship pedigree, which will prove to be invaluable to his teammates.” And they had

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