“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly;
it is dearness only that gives everything its value.
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can
gather strength from distress and grow."
— Thomas Paine
The loss in Denver seem to have changed the attitude of the Lakers (28-30) over the course of the past 2 days. They're no longer sulking in the we-should-haves but embracing the challenges that await them in their hunt for a place in the playoffs.
During their interviews in team practice yesterday, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Dwight Howard shared their new philosophy for the rest of the season starting tonight versus the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves (20-34).
While Bryant can't offer anything new that Laker fans don't already know when it comes to understanding how to persevere in the face of adversity, he offered his observation on the outlook of the rest of the team:
“I thi...
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Kobe Bryant,
Steve Nash,
Dwight Howard,
Pau Gasol,
Nikola Pekovic,
Derrick Williams,
Kevin Love,
Ricky Rubio,
Antawn Jamison,
Andrei Kirilenko,
Brandon Roy
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves
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