Western Conference Finals: Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers

[Kashanova]

Your right about Stu Lantz that guy is uber annoying.....

[Bornindamecca]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Just want to thank Bornindamecca. Probably the most rational Laker fan on this board. Thanks for not infuriating me with the typical nonsense.

Hey, no problem, Maytch. Man, Phoenix is really great. They are good hearted people. you often can't generalize like that, but in Phoenix almost everyone I met was nice and somewhat humble. I will say this: If and when the Suns win a ring, I'll be happy for that city. They aren't my team, and I won't root for them, but part of me will be happy for that city.

Sorry I couldn't respond earlier, but with the convention and only phone-internet, I could barely read these boards, lol.

Last two notes on Phoenix basketball fans:
-they are SO not cocky about facing the Lakers. I had many fun sports talks before the Lakers beat the Suns on Friday, and they didn't have any of the ***hole-ishness that Boston, New York, Chicago, Cleveland and LA fans have. When Ron made that layup, they were mostly just heartbroken. When Kobe hit those shots in Game 6, most of them responded like Gentry. "Ah, that's just Kobe. He's a great player, but I'm proud of our guys. Sad for Stevie" was the general sentiment.

-But I gotta call those Phoenix fans out! There is an alarming strain of bandwagon Laker fans out there that do the unthinkable--they masquerade as Suns fans! I kid you not, some of those dudes took off their Suns jerseys and had Lakers jerseys on under them, and only revealed themselves when the Lakers won. They were like the V, hiding amongst the others.

[TheMatrix31]

Yep, I really enjoyed my short time in Phoenix on Tuesday. It's a cool place, some nice people.

Can't stand how many LA fans there are, but thats how it goes I guess.

[tpe14]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bornindamecca

Hey, no problem, Maytch. Man, Phoenix is really great. They are good hearted people. you often can't generalize like that, but in Phoenix almost everyone I met was nice and somewhat humble. I will say this: If and when the Suns win a ring, I'll be happy for that city. They aren't my team, and I won't root for them, but part of me will be happy for that city. Sorry I couldn't respond earlier, but with the convention and only phone-internet, I could barely read these boards, lol. Last two notes on Phoenix basketball fans: -they are SO not cocky about facing the Lakers. I had many fun sports talks before the Lakers beat the Suns on Friday, and they didn't have any of the ***hole-ishness that Boston, New York, Chicago, Cleveland and LA fans have. When Ron made that layup, they were mostly just heartbroken. When Kobe hit those shots in Game 6, most of them responded like Gentry. "Ah, that's just Kobe. He's a great player, but I'm proud of our guys. Sad for Stevie" was the general sentiment. -But I gotta call those Phoenix fans out! There is an alarming strain of bandwagon Laker fans out there that do the unthinkable--they masquerade as Suns fans! I kid you not, some of those dudes took off their Suns jerseys and had Lakers jerseys on under them, and only revealed themselves when the Lakers won. They were like the V, hiding amongst the others.

ha, thats why there where fans in orange cheering for kobe.

[Jeffx]

Quote: Originally Posted by Landlordos7

A few scattered notes and thoughts before going to bed: 1. Kobe, even after 13 years, is just truly incredible. Words can't describe the guy, I shudder to think what being a Lakers fan will be like for me once he's gone.

There'll never be another player like Michael Jordan, but right now Kobe's the closest thing to him. Who's a better finisher and more clutch than this cat? When it comes to (what Magic calls) "winnin' time", Kobe puts it on HIS shoulders to get it done. That's why he's the best in the game.

How long can he keep doing this? I say three, maybe four more years of great play.