Even with our Kobe's ill health, he managed to
make 44 baskets last night at Staples Center
against Golden State. Our Lakers team has not
been up to snuff so far this season either. They
now have lost 7 of their 8 games played.
We all were in high hopes that Nick Young
would be playing but evidently it was not to be.
Hill and J.Lin, Boozer and Clarkson all helped to
give us hope playing so hard and trying to get
our scores up some. Glad those flu-like symptoms
finally left our Kobe but he still looked rather wan.
The upcoming road trip will prove interesting to
watch. During last night's game half-time, there
was a tribute played for Hall of Famer, Elgin Baylor.
He, earlier, ushered the NBA into Los Angeles
with Jerry West and Tommy Hawkins. Baylor
had just celebrated his 80th. Birthday two
months ago. Shaquille O'Neal and some of his
immediate family were also there. Shaq was
one of nine players to have his number retired
by the Lakers along with Baylor, as was West.
West is now a Warriors executive board member.
Getting back to Jordan Clarkson, Coach Byron
Scott believes he will become a very valued player.
Clarkson scored 28 points Saturday with the
D-Fenders, the Lakers Development League
affiliate. Scott likes Clarkson's aggressiveness,
and called him a "gym rat" and "workaholic".
He envisions him excelling both as a shooting
and point guard. Both Lin and Young have yet
to prove their worth but with upcoming games
we can all watch and enjoy seeing these young
players molding right before our very eyes.
Keep a hopeful attitude for these next road games.
BABS WELLS
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