by LakersFan2003 on Wed Jul 23, 2003 1:17 pm
Wait a minute. The Kings lost to the same Lakers team last year 4-3. And the year before that 4-0. So, you've got the same lousy Kings team (lots of talent, but no killer instinct or heart.. see: Webber, Chris) against a Laker team with 4 20-point scorers, a 14-time All-Star, and a 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the year and you think the Kings can beat that?
If they lost 4-0 two years ago, and 4-3 last year, how can that same team beat a team that has two NEW hall of famers!? I don't get the logic behind that.
I think Minnesota even will beat the Kings this year. [Swearing is not permitted at Clublakers. You must edit this post prior to submitting.], with Kandiman, Garnett, Wally, Spree, and Cassell they pretty much equal or beat the Kings at every position.
The reason the Kings do well in the season is because they have a ton of talent (see Blazers, Portland). But lots of talent doesn't equate to a ring if you don't have a leader that can score those points and handle the pressure down the stretch.