Andrei Kirilenko Misses Practice Due to VISA Problem

Posted by fijidaddy on May 15, 2008 | Filed Under nba

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a travel visa, a day before Utah faced the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Agent Marc Fleisher said Kirilenko had to finalize a travel visa for a family trip to France this summer and Thursday was the only day he could do it without having to wait another month. Fleisher said Kirilenko, who is a Russian citizen, told the Jazz ahead of time about the conflict and was given permission to miss practice.


Lakers 111, Jazz 104-Game 5 Photos-5/14/08

Posted by fijidaddy on May 14, 2008 | Filed Under Lakers News

Pau Gasol had two scores down the stretch as the Lakers held off the Jazz 111-104 in Game Five of the Western Conference semi-finals.

Pau Gasol had 21 points, eight assists and six rebounds and Kobe Bryant had 26 points for the Lakers, they now hold a 3-2 lead in the seven game series with Game Six on Friday in Utah.
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 26 points, half of which came from the free throw line. Lamar Odom added 21.

Laker Game Pictures below:










Pau Gasol on ESPN: PTI

Posted by fijidaddy on May 13, 2008 | Filed Under lakers video

Pau Gasol was on PTI yesterday. He discussed Sundays game 4 loss to the Utah Jazz, and also his mid-season trade. Pau really touched on how unhappy he was playing in memphis, and he was hoping for the trade to happen.

Here’s the video


Trevor Ariza Injury Update 5/13/2008

Posted by fijidaddy on May 13, 2008 | Filed Under Lakers Injuries

clublakers.com-He got the 3rd opinion today, this Dr. cleared him to play as well. So now it is basically up to the Lakers Dr. to give the ok and [...] Continue Reading…


Snoop Dogg, Laker Fan?

Posted by fijidaddy on May 12, 2008 | Filed Under lakers media

Snoop Dogg who is apparently a big Lakers fan, was spotted the other night at Los Angeles radio stations concert wearing a New Orleans Hornets Jersey. Wow, thats a [...] Continue Reading…


New Michael Jordan Gatorade Commercial

Posted by fijidaddy on May 12, 2008 | Filed Under michael jordan

This is a pretty amazing commercial for any basketball fan. It is a Gatorade commercial where the current, the 80’s and the college (North Carolina) Jordan play a game [...] Continue Reading…


Ronnie Turiaf Flagrant 2 Update

Posted by fijidaddy on May 12, 2008 | Filed Under Lakers News

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak spoke to NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson about the flagrant 2 foul Ronny Turiaf received in Game 4, and the [...] Continue Reading…


Kobe named to NBA All-Defensive First Team

Posted by fijidaddy on May 12, 2008 | Filed Under Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant made the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today. He earns his eighth selection, each received 52 points overall including 24 first-place nods.

The NBA All-Defensive Second [...] Continue Reading…


Kobe Back Injury Update 5/12/2008

Posted by fijidaddy on May 12, 2008 | Filed Under Lakers Injuries

Kobe has an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower back. He should have that device on for the next couple of days leading to game 5 [...] Continue Reading…


Lakers 115, Jazz 123-Game 4 Photos-5/11/08

Posted by fijidaddy on May 11, 2008 | Filed Under Lakers News

Foul trouble for floor general Derek Fisher, poor bench support and an ailing Kobe Bryant back troubled the Lakers again, taking the loss against the Utah Jazz in game [...] Continue Reading…


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