Phil Jackson's New Member In Hall of Fame

Ok, you know what I meant....On Monday, April 2, Lakers head cach Phil Jackson was announced as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2007, earning induction in his first year of consideration for election. At thw helm of not only one, but two of the great dynasties in NBA History, Jackson, a native of North Dakota where he also starred in college before playing professionally for the Knicks & Nets, coached for the Chicago Bulls for six NBA championships (1991,1992,1993,1996,1997,1998) and the Lakers to three straight titles(2001,2002,2003). His nine championships tie him with the legendary Red Auerbach for the most all-time for a coach.

Lakers Bitch Slap The Queens: 126-103

The Lakers win on this auspicous Sunday, with Jordan Farmar making history by being the only player to play in an NBA & D-League game, Luke Walton awarded player of the game with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist.

Pre-Game Ramble: Lakers vs. The Queens

The Lakers currently lead the season series against the Queens 1-1, after splitting last season 2-2. This will be the 261th meeting between the 2 franchises and the 96th since the Kings moved to Sacramento. In their first meeting this season, (1/4/07) Bryant who is averaging 36.0 points this season aainst Sacramento this season, just missed a triple double with 42 points, 10 rebounds, & 9 assists. in an overtime victory with 102 FT attempts. Also in that game, the Lakers were lashe with 42 personal fouls, making a new LA lakers franchise record.

Farmar Works Double Shift Tonight

Los Angeles Lakers' point guard Jordan Farmar may be written into the record books tonight as the only player to play in 2 different leagues in the same day. Earlier this afternoon, Farmar played in the Lakers' developmental league, the D-Fenders, who played against the Anaheim Arsenalsthis afternoon and scored 18 points and playing 40 minutes. So, could he play again in the game tonight at 6:30 against the Sacramento Kings?

"The thinking behind it is that it would be really great to have Jordan get a game in which he really has sustained minutes to play - get some shots, get back in rhythm again," Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson said.
No player has ever appeared in both a D-League and an NBA game in the same day.
It remains to be seen if Farmar plays for both the D-Fenders and Lakers in the same day. "He might," Jackson said. "If Mike Bibby gets fouls on our guards, we might need him."

So it remains to be seen if Farmar will play tonight or not, known for for his hard working ethic on the court, we'll just have to see how hard working he is after tonights game against the Kings.

Pre-Game Ramble: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

Helllo Lakers Fans...the starting line-up was Kwame-less...could be that ankle? The Lakers have lost their last 2 season series with the Lakers, interestingly, the Lakers has never lost a series season to the Grizzlies prior to the 2004-05 season. The last time the Lakers played the Grizzlies, Kobe scored 60 points, which made him only the third player in NBA history to score 50 or more points in 3 consequetive games.

Pre-Game Ramble: Lakers vs. Warriors

Hello Laker Fans, this game should be an exciting one, but not particularly because of the opposing teams prowess. In fact the Lakers lead their season series wth the Warriors 3-0, last year 4-0, & 3-1 the year before. The Lakers have not lost a series season with the Warriors since the 94-95 season. The Lakers are 12-1 overall against the Warriors and have won the last 7 in a row! They are 14-1 overall at Staples and have won the last 7 at home.
So, if its not the incredible match up, then what's generating the magic in the air at Staples?

65-50-60 Back to Back to Back
Kobe had 60 points on 3/22 Against Memphis Kobe had 60 points and became the 4th player in NBA history to score at least 50 points in three consequetive games, Joining Jordan (April '87), Elgin Baylor (Dec. '62)m, and Chamberlain who accomplished the feat 10 times in his career.

Pre-Game Ramble: Lakers vs. T'Wolves

Hello Lakers Fans....sitin' here at Staples after wadding through attendees of the car show at the Convention Center....it looks like nobody got the news that todays game starts at 5pm instead of the 6:30 printed on the tickets. As the Start Spangled Banner is being belted out by a 14 year old Napoleon Dynomite look alike, the Staples Arena looks about half full. The Lakers currently lead their season series with Minnesota 2-1. This will be the 70th meeting between the 2 franchises.