http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/home Recent ghostofhappyhairston Posts en-us The dust has now settled on the first round of the 2012 Playoffs, and our beloved Los Angeles Lakers have survived a tougher-than-expected challenge by the Denver Nuggets. Lakers fans are rejoicing, and that has me concerned. Perhaps instead of celebrating this (expected) series victory, the Lakers and their fans should be asking themselves whom really was the more difficult first round opponent? Denver? Or ourselves? To me, it’s actually the later. And that’s why I am making the following prediction: This season is over for the 2011/12 edition of the Los Angeles Lakers. Below, I offer you five reasons why: • The Lakers guards simply don’t guard. While I still believe in what Ramon Sessions might mean to the Lakers long term (if he stays in L.A., see below), it is abundantly clear that none of the Lakers back court (individually or combined) puts fear in the hearts of opposing guards. Athletically, the Lakers begin at a distinct disadvantage to athletics guards such as Russell Westbrook. Still Sun, 13 May 2012 22:08:38 -0400 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/article/the_2012_lakers_party_is_over/10784663 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/article/the_2012_lakers_party_is_over/10784663 The 2012 Lakers' Party Is Over http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/article/the_2012_lakers_party_is_over/10784663 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Thus began many a broadcast of the greatest NBA team ever, by perhaps the finest sports announcer to ever live. In his spirit, (though undoubtedly not with his flair) we begin a new electronic chapter of Lakers fandom. Welcome all, I hope the journey is exciting! -GOHH Thu, 10 May 2012 19:36:25 -0400 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/article/from_high_above_the_western_sideline_good_evening/10765664 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/article/from_high_above_the_western_sideline_good_evening/10765664 "From High Above The Western Sideline, Good Evening..." http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/article/from_high_above_the_western_sideline_good_evening/10765664 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Thu, 10 May 2012 19:16:13 -0400 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/article/the_greatest_sports_team_ever_the_1971_72_los_angeles_lakers/10765529 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/article/the_greatest_sports_team_ever_the_1971_72_los_angeles_lakers/10765529 The Greatest Sports Team Ever - The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers! http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/ghostofhappyhairston/article/the_greatest_sports_team_ever_the_1971_72_los_angeles_lakers/10765529 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png