They should, but make it slightly shorter than Kobe's statue.
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2013 Feb NBA Season lOT| Controlling it like a man, bruh
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They should, but make it slightly shorter than Kobe's statue.
MorisUkunRasik
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Kobe joked that when the time comes, he wants Shaq to present him during his jersey retirement ceremony.
That'd be awesome.
That's awesome. Statues are overrated anyway. The only one we have is for Bobby Orr, as the everything to do with the Garden is skewed towards the hockey side of things. Bill Russell is apparently getting one away from the building in the next couple years or so.
Never said anything about Los Angeles sports culture. Why is that even a question?
But are you saying that you have the best player ever on your team and you don't put up a Statue?
Sorry just realized I did reply to a comment saying that Shaq wasn't more deserving. My bad. I focused more on Gretzky deserving a statue.
Red Blaster
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Chad Ford sez that Victor Oladipo could conceivably go 1st in the draft his year
I believe it
I believe it
LyleLanley
Banned
I don't think Melo counts as part of the core.
Adam Blade
WWKC
Who?
What's your point then? Also, Gretzky wasn't the best Kings player of all time.
I was referring more to his statement that there's a lot of trade talk coming out of Boston.
Even Starbury has a statue:
Wonder how much that cost him.
Add in the $1000 fine the city made him pay for putting it up in a public space without permission and the $200 he had to pay movers to take it away.
See above edit.
But who is the best Kings player of all time then?
Hahaha. Hope he got a receipt for a tax write off at least.
I'm not a Kings fan (who is?), so I'm not really aware of all the dynamics with the team over the years.
I would say Robitaille probably is the highest regarded.
Even Starbury has a statue:
Knick greats doing great things.
Donated by Chinese fans:
http://deadspin.com/5909908/stephon...n-china-dennis-rodman-gives-dedication-speech
Adam Blade
WWKC
numble is truly the best LAC fan out there.
Really.
Really.
I'm sorry, but even if Gallo and Gay were making the same money I would take Gallo. I also think Gay isn't in the same tier as Gallo and a guy like Paul George. What does Gay bring to a team that Gallo doesn't? Gallo does everything Gay does and more. And the things Gay is good at Gallo does them better.
I <3 LO.
LOL. I loved the slight jabs nbc would take at the player back when:
"Dennis rodman, doesn't prefer utah. Atleast his close to vegas"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=THQ_k3V8nvo#t=101s
And jordan chucking away as pippen carried him to his championship.
"Dennis rodman, doesn't prefer utah. Atleast his close to vegas"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=THQ_k3V8nvo#t=101s
And jordan chucking away as pippen carried him to his championship.
Adam Blade
WWKC
Don't think so.
LegendofJoe
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Chad Ford is an idiot. He'll probably be a top 10 pick though.
I am a hockey fan. And I will say that no one is as highly regarded as Gretzky.
Robitaille was awesome and played 14 seasons in LA (three different stints with the team). So he is more the hometown choice. He was drafted by the Kings as well.
But his points per game were nothing compared to Gretzky's during his time with the Kings. Which was not even the prime of Gretzky's career.
Gretzky was the best Oiler, King, Blue, or Ranger to ever play the game.
The NHL retired his jersey league wide. Number 99 hangs from every rafter in the league. He deserves to have a statue in front of every home arena he ever played in.
Think about it, he has more assists throughout his career than players have points. That's insane! He is the only player to ever break 200 pts a season and he did it four times!
It's really too bad that he went to play in the states. His greatness just wasn't and isn't appreciated. I grew up in Calgary, Alberta and our rivals were the Edmonton Oilers and my lame hometeam fandom blinded me to appreciating how good he was when he was still playing for the Oilers. I had his rookie card and tore it up after a heart breaking loss where he scored the winning goal against my Flames. Haha. It wasn't in good shape anyways.
Ok back to basketball.
Dwight will never deserve a statue in LA.
Herpes Reasons
Banned
i dont want big ass maps.
i want places i can camp and impossible for infantry to get to.
end game does look sexy though
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
The Heat should give him one.... I mean it too nothing gaudy of couse just a bust of his crossed eyed face near the enterance smiling.
Why do we have to live in a world without Roundball Rock?
Oh well Chars, I don't agree. But that's cool man. It's not worth debating anymore. I'm glad the Raptors have him. It's been fun to watch the lone Canadian team win.
Oh wait. One last thing. Would Gallo fit in as well with this group of players? Gay and Lowry are good friends. Derozan gets along great with him too it seems.
I think that is a big deal and I think it's visible how well those guys get along.
Future PhaZe
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The only thing Gallo has going for him is that he's never been unleashed. He's never taken a decent bulk of attempts per game like Gay has so it's possible that he could conceivably be a 20+ppg player with some ease.
By the same token he's a consistent 42 percent guy which makes Gay look efficient career wise by comparison.
By the same token he's a consistent 42 percent guy which makes Gay look efficient career wise by comparison.
I'm talking about Kings players. He was certainly the best player to have played for the Kings, but not the best for the franchise.
It really is tragic. TNT's coverage would be perfect if they could get the rights to it.
Oh, and fire Shaq.
Ninja Scooter
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Or wait til Wade retires, and then have Wade's statue carrying Shaq's statue.
It's not that bad, at least we have this.
Avon Barksdale
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MorisUkunRasik
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Which itself is being carried by Lebron's statue.
ryutaro's mama
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ryutaro's mama
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Wait, there is a poster named Avon Barksdale that is a Jr.?
No one took that name before him?
For shame, The Wire-Age...
No one took that name before him?
For shame, The Wire-Age...
You should remain a junior, forever.
WesternHeretic
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Avon Barksdale
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The keyword is almost.
Dominican Power
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One of Shaq's biggest mistakes of his career is not relenting to an emerging Kobe Bryant. He should of cemented his legacy in LA and not hop around teams.
Avon Barksdale
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Stringer was a man without a country.
ryutaro's mama
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No spoilers...only on Season 3, mang!
WesternHeretic
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Still he did work while you was away, and you had to come back and.... I WANT MY DAMN CORNERS
Well then hurry the fuck up.
Sho_Nuff82
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The best Boston-area statue is Doug "Hail Mary" Flutie on the Heights.