Die-Hard Lakers Fans Don't Give Up
11:11 AM June 13, 2008
After the Lakers' devastating loss to Boston Thursday night, some fans might give up.
Not this guy.
I ran into Kevin Hayes near the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Wilton.
He was wearing a Lakers hat proudly -- even though his team suffered an embarrassing loss in which they gave up a 24-point lead.
Kevin still believes in miracles.
Don't tell him no team has ever managed to win a championship after being behind 3-to-1.
He's certain LA can still beat Boston.
By the way, Kevin tells me he's a recovering addict, now living in a rehab center. He says he's been sober six months.
I wished him the best. If the Lakers ever need a yell leader, he's the guy.
Posted by Eric Spillman | Permalink | Comments (8) | TrackBack (0)
Tonight's the night.. It's do or die for the purple and gold.. We will live to tell another day! GO LAKERS!!
Posted by: Melanie | June 17, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Although it's painfully obvious the Lakers are woefully outmatched by the Celtics . . . GO LAKERS GO!
Posted by: jozielee | June 17, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Sorry, I meant to omit against.
Posted by: George the Rat | June 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Flaco, They may be going back to Boston but I wouldn't count on a miracle. I thought about you "choking yourself" on television after game 2. I'm so glad you posted after game 4 to show that you didn't choke yourself to death. They sure looked ugly tonight but still won. It ain't over until it's over. Look at the Boston Red Sox's comeback against a couple years back. Until then nobody thought that could happen.
Posted by: George the Rat | June 15, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Game 4. What a disappointment. The Lakers looked sophomoric next to the Celtics. Embarrassing.
Unless the Lakers are holding back trying to lull the Celtics into a false sense of superiority or this is a new Phil Jackson Zen strategy (wink) they may have a chance. Otherwise it's over.
Keep the faith, Kevin. I'll be there Sunday night praying for a miracle, too.
GO LAKERS GO!!!
Posted by: jozielee | June 13, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Laker's Drool! EAST COAST has been's, rule. How ugly is that? GO CHARGER'S!
Posted by: Bill from San Diego | June 13, 2008 at 03:14 PM
This guy has experienced a miracle of his own feat first hand- "He says he's been sober six months." A 2nd miracle isn't too much to ask for, is it? So, I'm in total agreement with Kevin.. It ain't over 'til it's over.. We have 3 games left to play, let's hope our Lakers go out there and play their hearts out!! Along with Mr. Kevin Hayes, I too still believe!!
Posted by: Melanie | June 13, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Mr. Spillman,
Happy Fathers day! Don't shake the fist at this, a great celebration. You earned it.
Posted by: Bill from San Diego | June 13, 2008 at 01:25 PM