Flynn Robinson, age 72, has passed away.
Flynn was a Laker in the 1970's. In fact
he was the sixth man on the LA Lakers
team back in 1971. After a two year battle
with cancer, he has left his wife Nancy
Pitts Robinson behind. Flynn died Thursday
at Keck Hospital in LA They used to call
him "Mr. Instant Point" back when the
broadcaster was famed Chuck Hearn.
Flynn was over a 6 footer and averaged
9.9 points and 2.2 assists in 64 games
during 1971/72. He helped the Lakers
win an NBA-record 33 consecutive games
and the franchise's first title in L.A.
Jeanie Buss, (Lakers' executive vice-
president of business operations),
said Flynn played an important
role as an asset for the team during
1971 and 1972. Flynn had played
with other teams as well and in 2005
was named to Wyoming's All-
Century team.
On another note, it seems wise to
say that very likely we will be getting
Dwight Howard to sign with the
Laker team once again at a 5 year
playing contract. He has been
offered other choices to consider.
However the other places thought
of seemed to be able to offer him
only a 4 year contract instead of 5.
New CBA rules limit the amount of
monies players can receive in a sign
and trade. In that sort of a deal,
the maximum number of years
offered would be four. So, with this
in mind, Dwight would be making
considerably more money by staying
with the NBA Lakers team. And, NBA
players rarely pass up considerably
more money..........right?
We shall wait it out and see.
Babs Wells
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