Lakerism 101

After a frustrating Los Angeles Laker defeat to the Boston Celtics, blame is usually the first response to the great disappointment. There was definitely plenty of blame to go around; refs, coaches, players, VEGAS. But did we, the fans, do our part? Commentators constantly compared the roar of the crowds in LA versus Boston. It was no doubt that the enthusiasm from the Celtics fans had higher noise decibels.

The fans in Boston seemed unified in their Green throughout their stadium. Not one yellow shirt was given out during the finals series to help unite the fans and enhance the home court advantage. Management definitely did not do their part to encourage and support the Lakers.

Where were the true Los Angelenos fans? The crowd was spectacle of whos who to be 'scene'. I don't mind the shining stars but just show your love to the Lakers if your going to attend. Make it heard.

Were prices of tickets a definite issue? It sure was. Who could afford to go to the playoff games? There is no question that all of LA wanted to experience and be apart of the Laker's chance to victory. But, really who was able to go? According to StubHub, the average resale price for Game 3 of the NBA Finals is $844 & $942 for Game 4. That's $330 more from last year's Cav-Spurs Finals. With Gas at $5, not the average Californian fan was able to go root for the purple and gold.

Unable to afford attending games during the playoff series, Laker fans resulted to watching the Laker away games at the Staples Center for a low price of $15 to take in the experience of the Finals.



True Lakerism. Ha just kidding folks.


Well, there's always next year.