Idiot fans threaten Lakers Coach Mike Brown's son

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Why do people these days feel so compelled to take out their frustrations on random people for no apparent reason?

It appears that ignorant, stupid and moronic fans of the LA Lakers are taking to Twitter to threaten coach Mike Brown's high school age son over the Lakers slow start.

Elijah Brown plays basketball for his L.A area high school and has taken the threats seriously, but isn't concerned by them. And maybe he shouldn't. But it's a horrible statement about fans that needs to be addressed.

Read the story from the Orange County Register RIGHT HERE

It never ceases to amaze us how Sports Fans panic over things that are completely inconsequential. Yeah, sure, the Lakers have started 1-4....but they have what...77 more games to play? Worry about things in game 77, not game 5.

But it's indicative of a problem in Sports and lately in life. People feel compelled to lash out via Social Media over what they believe to be wrong. And most of them have no idea how easy it is to track them or for what they say to offend someone.

And yet it keeps happening.

Sure, yeah, everyone is entitled to have their own opinion. And their own belief system. If you feel compelled to share it with like minded friends or family, that's fine.

But don't start threatening kids over it! EVER!

We wish the Brown family or the Lakers would track the dumb asses making these threats down and have them prosecuted. It's not hard to do. Really. If you are stupid enough to do such a thing, it's not likely you are going to be smart enough to cover your online tracks.

Okay, time to stop now....

Steve Nash: "Batsanity" (Video)

Okay, so we were a little rough on Mr. Nash earlier today after hearing that he was traded to the LA Lakers.

Sorry, Steve, we apologize. Really, it isn't personal. You may be old in Basketball years, but you are still a funny dude.

Check out this video on Nash's YouTube page: Nash, Camera, Action. It's part of an ongoing series that he does...and while maybe not "Funny or Die" good, it's pretty funny unto itself.

Here is our hero doing: BatSanity!

In Case You Missed It: Steve Nash to the Lakers: Why does it matter?

Steve Nash

It really doesn't matter nearly as much as the NBA press would lead you to believe.

For those out celebrating the 4th on Wednesday, you may have missed the news that the Phoenix Suns traded franchise cornerstone Steve Nash to the LA Lakers for 4 future draft picks.

And yes, as soon as it was announced, the NBA Writing world was swooning. Nash, who is about to turn 37-years old averaged 12.5 points and 10.7 assists last season. Sure, he will make the Lakers somewhat better than they were in 2012.

But not a lot.

At this point you are all saying "You are an idiot" "You don't know what you are talking about" "Just shut-up dude".

And to that I say: Think about it.

Nash is good, but he isn't the Nash of 2005. Or 2007. Like I said, he does make the Lakers better...but the problem is: He makes the Lakers OLDER.

Much OLDER.

Kobe will be 35 next season. And he has a LOT of mileage on him. Metta World Peace (crazy Ron) will be 34, Pau Gasol 33.

Yes, on talent alone, the Lakers will win a majority of their games. But Steve Nash will not make them better than Oklahoma City. Steve Nash will not make them better than San Antonio. Steve Nash will get them past the 1st round of the playoffs.

This is why we are amused at the fascination with having "Names" on your team. "Names" don't win titles, great players do. And when you get a "Name" late in their career, it is a complete and total crapshoot.

You might get the player that "Name" formerly was...or you might get a washed-up, wannabe version of the player they formerly were.

No way to know until the season gets late.

Nick Young and the Layup of the day

You hate to kick someone when they are down...but this is just too funny not to show.

Washington Wizards guard Nick Young appears to have a breakaway layup two days ago versus the Lakers.

However...uh...he missed the layup...by a large margin.

Lakers vs. Clippers: A New Rivalry?

Believe it or not, this game actually got kind of chippy. And in some ways, it was nice to see.

The LA Lakers, long the kings of Los Angeles took on the upstart Clippers Wednesday night and aside from it being a pretty good game, there was a bit of dislike expressed.

Specifically, the Lakers Pau Gasol and the Clippers Chris Paul.

After a Blake Griffin foul, the two teams headed to the other end of the court. While walking, Gasol and Paul got into a "Discussion". All the while, Kobe Bryant tried standing between them to keep the peace. That all went out the window when Gasol tried to muss Paul's hair. Paul didn't take it very well, though he managed to keep a semblance of cool on the floor.

The issue in question is right here with sound from Gasol:



The LA Times gives us the Chris Paul explanation, Paul wasn't happy:



Oh...the Lakers won, 96-91. Your highlights from NBA.com: