L.A. Lakers
L.A. Lakers
L.A. Lakers
Smush Parker is the starting point guard for the Lakers, but which one will show up - the Smush Parker who finished the season strong (11.8 points, 4.1 assists per game in April) or the one who pulled a Houdini in the playoffs (8.9 points, 1.6 assists per game)? On Tuesday, he played well, scoring nine points (on just four shots) with seven assists, six boards and three steals.
Of course, if Smush Parker tanks, who takes over?Sasha Vujacic is the primary backup and you can expect to see him get 20 minutes a night, but rookie Jordan Farmar could replace him as the main guard off the bench. The freshman doesn't get a lot of ink, but is a sleeper, especially in a Laker backcourt where the division of minutes is still unsettled.
Tuesday night, with Kobe Bryant a spectator for the season debut, Sasha Vujacic took over the shooting guard duties. He missed all four of his three-point attempts in an undistinguished 25-minute effort. Jordan Farmer, meanwhile, nailed all three of his shots in 14 minutes, but turned the ball over twice, managing just one assist. Kobe could miss more action this week, so watch how Vujacic and
Jordan Farmar play in his absence.
Luke Walton got the surprise start for the Lakers on opening night, signifying that Vladimir Radmanovic may not be getting as much time as once thought.
In somewhat of a surprise, Luke Walton a favorite of Phil Jackson, got the start at power forward, while Lamar Odom shifted to small forward, but expected starting power forward Vladimir Radmanovic was on the bench. Vlad's going to have issues with his hand (which needs surgery, apparently) all season long, so may defer to Walton while he deals with the soreness.
In the middle, young Andrew Bynum will start now, but Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown will take over when healthy in a couple of weeks. Andrew Bynum has a great chance to make an impression during the early stretch of the season, and he opened some eyes on Tuesday with an 18-point, nine-rebound, five-assist effort. More of that will expedite his ascension to the permanent starter role. The Lakers have a lot of money tied up in Kwame Brown, though, so let's see how things shake out when he gets back.
Jordan Farmar news:
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• Grizzlies challenge Farmar
• Stars come out at Camp
• NBA considerations distant memory for pair of eager Cats
Kobe Bryant news:
•Kobe Bryant apologizes to Lakers GM
•Kobe Bryant Wins Scoring Title
•Kobe has most popular jersey in USA, China
•Bryant Proves the Best
•Wade beats Bryant for another Skills Challenge win
•Memorabilia Offered by Kobe Bryant and Upper Deck
•Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant Suspended
•Why did Kobe change to 24?
•Kobe Bryant: Won't Play This Week
•Kobe Bryant to Collab with Lil Wayne
•Lakers' Kobe Bryant ready for another run as NBA season nears
•Kobe Bryant Dunk Videos
•Kobe Bryant Videos
•Kobe Bryant Scores the Cover of NBA '07 for PlayStation
•Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Kobe Bryant Scores the Cover of NBA '07
Los Angeles news:
• Los Angeles news
•Los Angeles Concerts news
• Beckham Signs with Los Angeles Galaxy
• Top 10 Most Valuable NBA Franchise
• 10 Ten things to do in Los Angeles
• Lower back spasms from the court.
• Top 10 Los Angeles Restaurants.
• Top 10 Los Angeles Experiences
JR Pinnock news:
• Lakers sign JR Pinnock
Smush Parker news:
• Smush Parker Basketball Camp
Staples Center news:
•Get up to the minute Los Angeles Concert tour news
•Garth Brooks To Play Staples Center Benefit Shows For Fire Victims
•Bon Jovi Staples Center
•Van Halen Staples Center Dec 14th
•Wild try to continue hot start in LA
•Hyundai Returns to X Games 13 Rally Car Racing
• Rumorville Eric Clapton to play the Staples Center
• Grady Brewer wins 'Contender 2' in a split decision over Steve Forbes
• Cirque comes the LA Staples Center
Phil Jackson news:
• Lakers coach Jackson fined US$25,000
• Phil Jackson to have hip surgery
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