Former coach, NBA Hall of Famer and player for the
Boston Celtics, Lakers Coach Bill Sharman at 87
has passed away. Having won 4 NBA titles during an
11-season career as a shooting guard in Boston,
he was widely considered one the the greatest shooters
of his era and is still ranked as one of the NBA's best
free-throw shooters. An NBA record, which was in having
a 33-game winning streak, the longest in pro-sports
history. The Lakers went 2 months without losing a
game during his debut season, setting a record for
winning so many consecutive games before playoffs.
Sharman died last Friday at his Redando Beach home.
Kobe Bryant (shooting guard),Shawne Williams (Forward),
Steve Nash (point guard), Nick Young (guard), and Pau
Gasol (center) along with coach Mike D'Antoni, are
all along with the rest of us, looking forward to this
coming Tuesday's new season game against the Clippers.
Kobe is still recuperating from his injury but is on the
sidelines in full form responding well with his long term
increased activity. Steve Nash is 39 and even
with several past injuries, is so looking forward to playing.
For the first time since helping the Lakers to three
consecutive NBA Finals appearances & 2 league
titles, Gasol will become the team's focal point once
again in the post. His increased role coupled with
improved health, should lift Pau's performance.
Lakers forward Chris Kaman, missed his second
pre-season game because of a stomach virus,
though he is expected to return to practice today.
Steve Blake (shooting guard) Young (small forward)
Shawnee Williams (power forward) and Pau (center)
will field the starting lineup on opening night.
We, of course, wish them well and please stay healthy!
Babs Wells
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