# So long Lakers, it was nice knowing you.... **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 14, 2004, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237 "2004-06-14T03:54:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/1 "2004-06-14T03:54:22Z")
Good by and good riddance. Detroit manhandled you like tha patsies you are. You will not win the series. You will not be .500 next year. Malones’ and Paytons’ last chance at a title is dashed and the team will be dismantled this off-season. I write this with two minutes left on the clock, confident that the last breath of urgency has been expelled by any/all of the Laker players. I look forward to an exciting Bucks season next year. I think they played the Pistons with more heart and desire than the Lakers did. ---
**Author:** ![DadWagonDriver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/2 "2004-06-14T04:28:44Z")
I can’t stop grinning! ---
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/3 "2004-06-14T04:32:33Z")
me alstoo ---
**Author:** ![Askia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/96bed5/32.png) [@Askia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askia)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/4 "2004-06-14T04:33:12Z")
I wish the Pistons had beat the point spread. I’m out fifty bucks. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/5 "2004-06-14T04:52:46Z")
Moving this to Cafe Society. ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/6 "2004-06-14T04:58:51Z")
DIE LAKER SCUM!!! There is justice, and Larry Brown and the Pistons are dishing it out in spades. I am not popular with my neighbors (the Laker fans) tonight. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/7 "2004-06-14T13:17:53Z")
Not that Joe Dumars ever heard me (or would’ve cared, if he had), but I criticized him harshly for replacing Rick Carlisle last year. Looks like maybe, just maybe, Dumars knows a little more about basketball than I do. Larry Brown has thoroughly outcoached Jackson in this series… of course, by doing nothing new (just trotting out the same lineup each night, and hoping things will go differently), Jackson has made Brown’s job much easier. ---
**Author:** ![Snickers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Snickers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snickers)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/8 "2004-06-14T13:23:00Z")
Jeezum Pete, but I hate the Lakers. I grew up a Celts fan, now I cheer for the Wolves, and I really, really hate the Lakers. I’m so glad the Pistons are doing so well, and I really hope they close it out next game. The only bad part about this series is that the Pistons didn’t take 'em in four like they shoulda. I love hearing Al talk about how much the Lakers are starting to whine, and seeing crushing defence wipe that smirk of Kobe’s face. I love watching the team implode and break into factions. I loved watching the tear in Karl’s eye last night. I can’t believe that last night was the first game of this series I watched (I rather lost interest after the Wolves lost). I’m **so** watching on Tuesday. Did I mention that I hate the Lakers? Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA! Go Pistons! Snicks ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/9 "2004-06-14T16:40:18Z")
The next certerfold shot in _Playboy_ ought to be of Karl Malone’s face last night on the sidelines. I jizzed about 27 feet from my LazyBoy. ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/10 "2004-06-14T16:50:35Z")
Is [this](http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040614/483/dtp14706140422) the one you’re talking about? Ooooh, he do NOT look happy. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/11 "2004-06-14T17:02:49Z")
> [@](#): > > Karl Malone never left the bench in the fourth quarter of Game 4, and his **dour expression** betrayed his feelings about his long quest for a title. > > Rendered ineffective by a right knee injury, the NBA’s second-leading career scorer had just two points in 21 minutes during the Detroit Pistons’ 88-80 victory over the Lakers. > > Malone played just 4 1/2 minutes in the second half, leaving for good with 7:30 left in the third quarter.\*\* He spent the rest of the night in glum silence on the Lakers’ bench, \*\*barely even standing up to cheer his teammates as the Pistons gradually pulled away. > > Malone left the Utah Jazz after 18 seasons last summer because he thought the Lakers would have the best shot at a title. _All That Jizz_… cha cha cha! ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/12 "2004-06-14T17:15:01Z")
Of all the reasons I have for wanting the Lakers to go down in flames, Karl Malone NOT getting a ring tops the list. The man rode John Stockton’s talent for years, recognized the fact that he’d have to be traded to a playoff-bound team to buy himself a championship, and watching him finally get that he will NEVER HAVE ONE was the highlight of my entire weekend. On a slightly less euphoric note, I hate that GP did the same thing. I actually kinda liked him, once upon a time. ---
**Author:** ![pepperlandgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f17d59/32.png) [@pepperlandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pepperlandgirl)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/13 "2004-06-14T17:19:16Z")
_sigh_ Well, it’s no secret I desperately wanted a ring for Malone. But, Stockton somehow survived without a ring, so I guess it won’t kill Malone either. WOO! GO PISTONS!!! LA has been so goddamned obnoxious the past few weeks. Everywhere I go, Lakers Banners are flying, people are wearing the colors everywhere–stores and restaurants are having “jersey days”–radio stations have sports commentators coming all over themselves…it’s everywhere. “We’ll take it in 4!” was almost the city’s official motto… It’ll be insanely gratifying when everybody in So Cal is crushed. heh. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Sparky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Saint\_Sparky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Sparky)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/14 "2004-06-14T17:25:52Z")
I am so happy that rat fink Malone is not getting a championship ring now. After he spat on every Utahn that has been supporting him and his career for the last 18 years like a two dollar whore I hope he realises he lost BIG TIME! ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/15 "2004-06-14T17:36:11Z")
I’d also like to stick it in the face of the Spurs. They’re claim that “they are the second greatest team this year because if they can’t beat the Lakers, then no one can” falls somewhat short. I guess Jack Nicholson can “Cry his eyes out on his huuge pillow” along with the rest of the L.A. celebrity band wagon. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/16 "2004-06-14T17:55:41Z")
> [@lieu](#): > > The next certerfold shot in _Playboy_ ought to be of Karl Malone’s face last night on the sidelines. I jizzed about 27 feet from my LazyBoy. Sir, I salute you and your jizz for the funniest post of the month. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/17 "2004-06-14T20:51:37Z")
I hate the Lakers too. But don’t count them out yet. If they win Game 5, they’ll be in the driver’s seat again. Premature ejaculations can be embarrasing. Askia: The Pistons have beaten the point spread in every game this series except Game 2, when they tied the point spread. ---
**Author:** ![capacitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e47774/32.png) [@capacitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capacitor)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/18 "2004-06-14T21:21:11Z")
Lakers have to feed Shaq, and force Detroit to play hack a Shaq very early on. He should have at least 50 shots a game, and 45 free throw attemps. ---
**Author:** ![Quercus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/7ab992/32.png) [@Quercus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/19 "2004-06-14T21:33:10Z")
I pretty much despise the current Laker’s entitled attitude, so am enjoying watching them lose. But I do have a little disappointment that Payton and Malone’s little move didn’t get them a ring – though not for Gary and Karl who particularly seemed to be on a mission to alienate everyone in the universe this year. Rather it would have been kind of entertaining watching personnel moves in a League where a couple top players had succeeded in trading money for a ring. I mean, it doesn’t really take many years of Jason Kidd’s salary to be set for a comfortable life, and once most of the top players realized that, and decided they really wanted to win, the league could become fascinating off the court. What if Kidd and Jermaine O’Neal decided they really didn’t need any more money, and both went to San Antonio for no money just to get a ring? After a season of playing against him, could LeBron convince enough stars that he’s enough of the real deal to build a mega-team with him? Would there be a frantic rush to see which Sacremento King would jump ship first for the league minimum with another team? My fevered imagination is inventing WWF (uh, WWE) -like stories of teamwork, seduction, and betrayal, but for real this time. Ah, well still nice to see Kobe looking defeated. Now if the Lakers would just trade Luke Walton so I can cheer for him again… ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2004, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237/20 "2004-06-14T21:34:14Z")
Much as I’d like to write off the Lakers in this series, the crafty, slimy bastards would be just the evil-enough satan spawn to be the first team to come back from a 3-1 deficit. Detroit had better freakin’ show up for the next couple of games, or they’re going to be looking at game seven as I predicted in another thread. In the meantime: **BOO-YA, Ya CRYBABY BASTARDS!** [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-lakers-it-was-nice-knowing-you/250237.md?page=2)