John, We know you're a big boxing fan, but have you ever trained, sparred, or had any amateur fights? no amateur fights but my workout routine is very boxing influenced. i've sparred in the past and i briefly worked with Jesus 'Little Poison' Pimentel who trained boxers in Chatsworth. Great dude. How would Ron "Metta" Artest do as a boxer? well he definitely has the physical tools ie. long reach, stamina. if he has the intangibles such as heart and chin, i can see Metta being a decent pro. This is under the premise that he's been in the sport since childhood. What NBA player wasted his talent the most? Stephon Marbury. Had he given the same focus and dedication that he has overseas, i believe he would have made soooooo much more impact in the NBA. Who is the most skilled NBA player you've ever seen? I'm going with Kobe. Range, post, attack mode, both sides of the ball player. Can adjust game to overcome nagging injuries. The guy was a true master of his craft. What past CL member do you wish posted here at LB? IwuvKobe something - that girl from Hawaii that was into boxing also lol. Crucifido - loved his post game breakdowns. the one person that was as irked as i was everytime Smush ran UNDER a screen while tryin to defend a shooter Gumbygld - just because
Pound's Friday Ten Q?'s: - do you recycle? - what do you collect as a hobby? - household chore you really do not like doing? - would Duran had beaten Leonard in the rematch if he did not lose focus [i.e. partying, eating, not training]. - had Ali granted Foreman a rematch, would the result been the same? - your opinion as the underrated fighter you've seen? - a pair at the stripe to win or tie the game to OT...DeAndre Jordan or Ben Wallace? - are receivers who wear gloves nowadays wussies? - would you bring back Stickum? - your Top Five movie franchises? Bonus Q?: - are your parents sports fans? Likely your father, yes?
GC, - do you recycle? yes sir. save Earth - what do you collect as a hobby? i had a massive comic book collection as a kid. dont do much collecting now - household chore you really do not like doing? folding laundry...i sometimes buy new clothes just because i dont wanna fold laundry - would Duran had beaten Leonard in the rematch if he did not lose focus [i.e. partying, eating, not training]. he would have performed much better and could have probably gotten another W. although Leonard wasn't gonna engage him in another toe-to-toe war, Duran was a brilliant mid-range fighter..he shouldn't have ballooned that high after the first fight - had Ali granted Foreman a rematch, would the result been the same? i believe so. Ali took EVERYthing George threw at him and was still standing. He would have taken him to deep waters and beaten him again. Maybe not the spectacular KO but he would have outboxed him to a points W - your opinion as the underrated fighter you've seen? Timothy Bradley. The guy has a solid resume and has pretty much dominated every opponent not named Pacquiao. - a pair at the stripe to win or tie the game to OT...DeAndre Jordan or Ben Wallace? those two? 2 FTs made? I think we lose the game - are receivers who wear gloves nowadays wussies? the spectacular catches are fun to watch but it does take away from the game a lil bit. some of those grabs dont even look natural - would you bring back Stickum? as a replacement for the gloves - your Top Five movie franchises? 1. Rocky 2. Underworld 3. Blade 4. Rambo 5. Matrix Bonus Q?: - are your parents sports fans? Likely your father, yes? both are deep fanatics. My mom surprised me with her fanhood last season. I caught her talking about our Laker scrubs. I for sure thought she had tuned them out. My dad is a diehard Lakers fan. His Raider-hood waned heavily when they moved. Mine just got stronger thru the years
Pound's Friday at Five: - a fully loaded breakfast burrito or an omelette made to your specifics? - your type of salsa...mild, medium or hot? - which The Fast & The Furious male character are you? - boxers or briefs? - the last time you rode a roller coaster? If so, which was one was it and where?
GC, - a fully loaded breakfast burrito or an omelette made to your specifics? omelet alllll day...one of the allures to the Vegas buffet is the omelet stand. a perfect omelet, a soft croissant, some crispy bacon, and fruits...game ovah - your type of salsa...mild, medium or hot? i typically like spicy foods but for some weird reason, i like mild salsa...you know that black, mild salsa at Baja Fresh? i get nervous when i see the guy in front of me scooping the last drops. No black salsa = wasted trip to Baja - which The Fast & The Furious male character are you? bruh, the token Asian guy - boxers or briefs? i havent worn briefs since 9th grade - the last time you rode a roller coaster? If so, which was one was it and where? i'm one of those paranoid guys that thinks i'm part of that 1% that will have an accident on a roller coaster. The last time i got on a ride was Magic Mountain...grad nite...more than 20yrs ago lol
^P4P... Yep, the Baja Salsa [the dark brown one] at Baja Fresh is the best...although the last few times I've had it has been watery at the locations I've been. No problem as I mixed it with the chopped tomatoes. They do supply the smallest salsa containers however....[rolls eyes]. BTW, my aunt was an RN... Tough job, lots of cleaning and caring.
What's the scariest movie you've ever seen? Top 5 albums of all time? You can pick one artist to perform at your birthday or wedding. Who is it? Why is boxing a dying sport? Convince me to vote for Hillary or Trump without bashing the other nominee?
What are your 5 Favorite emoticons on the site? Any favorite CL memory? Do you miss Chicano? How long before we are in the Finals? If you could only eat one food the rest of your life, but it could be made to be completely nutritious, what would you choose?
Pound's Saturday 10 Questionnaire [Sports Section] - who is your Starting Five All Underrated Laker Team by position? - the Laker player you liked that was underwhelming in your opinion? - does Gasol's jersey deserved to be retired as a Laker? - favorite commentator [non-Laker affiliated]? - commentator you'd like taken off the air [non-Laker affiliated]? - who would you play for all things equal...Pat Riley or Greg Popovich? - should the Redskins name be banned? - who would you play for all things equal...Bill Walsh or Bill Belichick? - ever taken swings in a batting cage? - if you played baseball, infield or outfield? Bonus ?: - do you miss the days when Vegas prime time fights were held outdoors [that damn parachutist aside]?
John, What's the scariest movie you've ever seen? the original Exorcist movie hands down Top 5 albums of all time? 1. Master Of Puppets (Metallica) 2. Vulgar Display Of Power (Pantera) 3. Thriller (Michael) 4. Straight Out Of Compton (NWA) 5. The Chronic (Dr. Dre) You can pick one artist to perform at your birthday or wedding. Who is it? Kanye West...just so we can jump him after Why is boxing a dying sport? besides the corruption, warring promotional companies that refuse to work with each other, its the lack of a true polarizing American heavyweight. that division is still the flagship of the sport and its barely got a pulse. even if Deontay becomes the legit face, he boxes for Al Haymon and i'm not sure he's willing to let his guy unify Convince me to vote for Hillary or Trump without bashing the other nominee? John, after giving it an honest effort, i can't...i end up ruthlessly bashing both in my head
Sirron, What are your 5 Favorite emoticons on the site? i love them all equally and have used them in other sites. i really like the Yi-scrub one Any favorite CL memory? the whole gumbygld-Ariza fiasco...was that awesome or what? Do you miss Chicano? whatever happened to that guy? he was very active at CL...then he went to that junior high forum Lakers Nation and never came back How long before we are in the Finals? inner homer aside and if we go by realistic progressions: June 2017 kidding: 2023 If you could only eat one food the rest of your life, but it could be made to be completely nutritious, what would you choose? completely nutritious? oh man...i would get tired of steak, prime rib and lobster...i might last with either tacos or tuna melts...im gonna go with tacos since i can vary it up a little bit
GC, - who is your Starting Five All Underrated Laker Team by position? 1. Nick 2. Eddie 3. Elgin 4. Pau 5. Bowie - the Laker player you liked that was underwhelming in your opinion? Glove...after all those years of coveting him, it was very underwhelming to see him trying to understand the triangle - does Gasol's jersey deserved to be retired as a Laker? i'm on the fence with this one. if he gets elected into the hall, then i wouldn't have a problem with it, i think - favorite commentator [non-Laker affiliated]? i love me some Kevin Harland - commentator you'd like taken off the air [non-Laker affiliated]? Tommy Heinson...i wanted him off the air since the 80s - who would you play for all things equal...Pat Riley or Greg Popovich? Riles...i like back to backs - should the Redskins name be banned? yes, i'm all for a rebranding of the Washington football team. if Snyder wants to honor native Americans, choose a legit tribe name or call them the Braves, not some slur - who would you play for all things equal...Bill Walsh or Bill Belichick? the father of the west coast offense. plus i dont wanna have to cheat to win - ever taken swings in a batting cage? not yet my friend but i've been wanting to this for quite some time - if you played baseball, infield or outfield? outfield. i would be an error machine on the infield Bonus ?: - do you miss the days when Vegas prime time fights were held outdoors [that damn parachutist aside]? absolutely. i still enjoy watching the few outdoor venues that hold fights. having the weather as a factor in a fight adds more suspense to the bout
Pound's Sunday Ten... - at supermarkets, do you always go for those 2 for $XXX specials even if sometimes you don't need to? - those bins with snacks that you have to bag and weigh, did you always sample the goods? - when your car was it's spiffiest, were you always choosy were you parked or what it was next to? - for nostalgia's sake what old school car make and model did you always like and still do to this day? - when was the last time you've been to the zoo...or the aquarium? - one exotic pet...what would it be? - rank these cuisines in order...Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Italian, Middle Eastern. - what dish have you sampled that you vowed will never try again? - are you anal retentive about your belongings? - how competitive are you?
Pound...one last Round of Ten, well, Eleven prior to closing time: - do you still write checks? If not, when was the last time? - do you follow a budget? - what would be the most unusual thing we would come across in your man cave? - if you saw a U.F.O. and you weren't able to photograph it, would you tell anyone? - would you spend one night alone in a haunted place...given a nice payday in the morning of course? - you're in Amsterdam, check out the red light district or examine their fine line of hashish shops? You can only choose one... - you're in Japan, would you venture out in the Aokigahara Forest alone? btw they call in the Suicide Forest. - ever seen an accident happen be it on the street or on the freeway? - ever talk your way out of a ticket? If so, how did you do it? The "don't you owe me money?" line probably doesn't apply... - since you're a planner, what would be the itinerary for a bachelor party? - ever been best man at someone's wedding? Been to a wedding that you are conscientious objector on the inside? ...my last bonus Q?: - what is the coolest thing you ever did for your folks that you are most proud of?
GC, - at supermarkets, do you always go for those 2 for $XXX specials even if sometimes you don't need to? like an absolute sucker...they get me everytime - those bins with snacks that you have to bag and weigh, did you always sample the goods? i've been known to make sure the chocolate covered pretzels are up to par prior to bagging - when your car was it's spiffiest, were you always choosy were you parked or what it was next to? bro, i've parked at the farthest corner of the parking lot just to make sure there were no cars around her. i do that now with the new ride. - for nostalgia's sake what old school car make and model did you always like and still do to this day? im still in love with the MR-2. ive thought about buying one so i can use it as a daily driver - when was the last time you've been to the zoo...or the aquarium? not since i've been a kid - one exotic pet...what would it be? a midget horse - rank these cuisines in order...Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Italian, Middle Eastern. 1. Mexican 2. Thai 3. Chinese 4. Middle Eastern 5. Italian - what dish have you sampled that you vowed will never try again? can't say i've ran into a dish i wouldnt try again - are you anal retentive about your belongings? very much so. i let people borrow but as soon as i hand it over, they're on the clock - how competitive are you? 7/10
