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Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:40 am EDT

Video: Lakers' bench is a creative bunch

By J.E. Skeets

As you might recall, a new NBA rule this season says that players on the bench must be sitting during the game as to not obstruct the views of rich, short people behind them. This, of course, killed the common team ritual of reserves standing before their respective team's first basket is made — always a big fan favorite. Or at least it was. Thursday night, during the Lakers-Nuggets preseason game, LA's bench introduced a new Stern-friendly "first basket" ritual straight from the movie "Major League". Check it:

Yes, Josh Powell(notes) needs more practice. Give him time.

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  1. Tony
    1. Posted by Tony Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:06 am EDT

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    yes
  2. rstealer boomer sux Lebronze nuts
    2. Posted by rstealer boomer sux Lebronze nuts Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:11 am EDT

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    as long as they dont do those stupid pre game rituals that the Cavs did, showing off ,thinking they were gonna be 2009 champs...only to be kicked out of the ecf!! hahahahaha, cavs will never win a championship neither will Lebrat!!
  3. Boomhauer
    3. Posted by Boomhauer Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:16 am EDT

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    They stole that from Major League!
  4. Scott
    4. Posted by Scott Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:18 am EDT

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    not that i'm the first one to think of this...but this isn't their idea, its from Major League
  5. tim
    5. Posted by tim Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:19 am EDT

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    unmanly..
  6. J.E. Skeets
    6. Posted by J.E. Skeets Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:26 am EDT

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    Great call on Major League, team. Edited the post to include it.
  7. Mondo
    7. Posted by Mondo Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:31 am EDT

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    Rstealer boomer, ur a class act...Id like to see another nickname you have for LeBron, too bad he will by the end of his career be one of the greatest players to ever play the game. Dont be jealous you cannot be him. What makes you hate the cavs so much anyways? loser.
  8. C
    8. Posted by C Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:38 am EDT

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    It would have been better if the coaches did it as well
  9. Muthu S
    9. Posted by Muthu S Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:55 am EDT

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    Hahah, didnt look like Sasha wanted to participate...he just faked it and put his right leg over at the end. What a bum!
  10. rstealer boomer sux Lebronze nuts
    10. Posted by rstealer boomer sux Lebronze nuts Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:09 am EDT

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    jason its loser fans like yourself why i hate the overrate [profane] pit of a team called the cavs! yea lebrat will be one of the greatest, one of the greatest to choke!!! hahahahahaha, oh and here's some other names - lechoke, lebroom, Lecant wint a ring, leconfiscate dunk tapes , leoverrated, lehype!
  11. karibok
    11. Posted by karibok Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:33 am EDT

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    This may not be original, but it is definitely not in the same vein as that of the Cavs last season. This is a concerted effort of the bench to support their team, be part of the action even if they're not on the floor. As long as it is not as excessive or as self-promoting as that of the Cavs, this is a very good way of showing team collegiality. It also shows younger fans how cool the game is. Way to go Lakers! You're a class act!
  12. Nhi S
    12. Posted by Nhi S Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:33 am EDT

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    JD2K posted this video first last night. ;)
  13. reduardo20
    13. Posted by reduardo20 Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:40 am EDT

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    Goooo lakers...goo dodgers!
  14. Jim
    14. Posted by Jim Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:44 am EDT

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    Does anybody actually read the descriptions of the video or just watch them? The article clearly states that it's from "Major League."
  15. Jim
    15. Posted by Jim Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:45 am EDT

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    Sorry, didn't see that this was added later after the comments made. My fault.
  16. AFP
    16. Posted by AFP Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:48 am EDT

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    wtf i like it hahahahaha
  17. Colorado Kobe aka The All-Mighty Ball Hogg Messiah
    17. Posted by Colorado Kobe aka The All-Mighty Ball Hogg Messiah Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:59 am EDT

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    And you call this creative? That was as entertaining as watching a chia pet grow
  18. Edwin
    18. Posted by Edwin Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:00 pm EDT

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    Now this is really funny, and what did the league do about the media personell. Have you looked how far from center court these reserves are. The reserves don't have to warm up any more by the time they get to the check-in table they have gotten their first trip down the court in. There is nothing more frustrating then seeing a bunch of camera men running on the court to see who gets their camera shots or the first interview. If the fans don't like the seats, don't buy them. HOW many times have players taken tumbles because of the media. or fallen over the media tables at middle court.. Let's see, you need a time keeper, a stat keeper and you need an official to run the clock. OK! OK! let's ad an extra chair for the commish. Can't all the rest of the people do their jobs in another area of the building? Another ridiculous rule.
  19. rstealer boomer sux Lebronze nuts
    19. Posted by rstealer boomer sux Lebronze nuts Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:05 pm EDT

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    colorado kobe, long time dont see! nice of u to reappear after the cavs got their ass kicked!!! hahahahahahaaha
  20. Cotton Piquer
    20. Posted by Cotton Piquer Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:06 pm EDT

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    reduardo20
    FYI: The Dodgers already went.
  21. Edwin
    21. Posted by Edwin Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:09 pm EDT

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    Just like street ball leagues I see the color commentator running down the court with mic in hand, Listen get serious. The league decided two refs weren't enough so they added a third, then they added instant replay, then they decided to fine players after the fact. whats worse they just keep adding rules and there are still problems. Don't create more rules you can't enforce. Next you'll want to add referees on the benches, These are men that want to have fun, YES! over paid bonus babies but the fact is. It is in the long run just a game. So if you don't like it, Take your ball and go home.
  22. Frank A
    22. Posted by Frank A Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:16 pm EDT

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    LOL!!!!! The Lakers are ridiculous. It will be interesting to see what other teams rituals are during games now that they aren't allowed to stand. #11 you forgot "The Choken One","The Joken One". Lebron might win a ring someday but he's going to have to stop blaming teammates for his shortcomings. Might even be smart to work on his freethrows for the simple fact he would be a threat in late game situations and it would boost his scoring average 3-4 points a game. If he doesn't win a championship in Cleveland this year he is gone come summer time. It will be a Western Conference team that wins it anyways. LA, San Antonio, Dallas, Denver, or even my Rip City Blazers can take the top 3 Eastern Conference teams and wrap a series up in 6 games. The NBA should seriously think about changing the playoff format and take the 8 division winners and then the next 8 teams with the best records regardless of conference.
  23. mario
    23. Posted by mario Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:16 pm EDT

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    Nice!good job go lakers!! back 2 back rings!! laker haters suck!!
  24. Shadow
    24. Posted by Shadow Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:19 pm EDT

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    Laker's Are Looking Great In The Pre Season!!! The Bench Is "Super"! Repeat Is In The House!!!!!!!!!!!!

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