It is Official!

Shaq, former Laker player, has decided to hang
it up after 19 seasons of NBA playing.
He has been dabbling in law enforcement so
it is just possible he may decide on another
career as such. We wish him well in his future
days no matter which way the path takes him.
Our new Lakers Coach, Mike Brown, told some
reporters recently while attending a news conference,
that "This is still his team (speaking of Kobe Bryant)
Kobe is Kobe. He has five titles and is one of the
greatest ever. His role will not change. We'll make
sure he'll have the ball in the sweet spots he likes
to have it. He has a great understanding of my
vision and he is on board".
Lakers general manager, Mitch Kupchak, has
no concerns about a clash. Matt Barnes was
at the news conference as well and feels
evidently, very good about this new coach
and says that he was very impressed with him.
"Mike Brown is coming into L.A., one of the
biggest markets, one of the best teams in
sports history. To carry himself the way he
did, and to answer all the questions and not
shy away from anything, to me, showed a lot
and I believe he is ready and just hope he has
thick skin".
Brown had a 272-138 record in five seasons in
Cleveland and guided the LeBron James-led
Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007.
The Cavaliers also advanced to the Eastern
Conference twice. They did not win their
first NBA Championship however.
Barnes, by the way, has said that he would
exercise his $19 million option for 2011-12
to remain with the Lakers.
Lets' please not be judgemental but give
this new Laker Coach a chance. Okay?
Babs Wells