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Post subject: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
 Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 09:05 PM PST
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An excerpt from an article in Hoopsworld by Eric Pincus. From an interview at the LV Summer League. Ronny watched the first half of the Warriors game and then skipped to go see the Lakers game, talk with fans and sign autographs.
"It's not the money. That's not what's important," said Turiaf. "There are relationships, teammates . . ."
Admitting it was difficult to say goodbye to his team of three years, Turiaf acknowledged playing for the Warriors at their offer was something he couldn't pass up.
"It's a great opportunity to enjoy myself a little bit more," said Turiaf, who had taken in the first half of the ongoing Warriors/Toronto Raptors game but skipped out to see the second half of the Lakers/Denver Nuggets contest.
While sitting in the stands, Turiaf took time to take pictures and sign autographs. The Warriors expect to have press conference next week to officially welcome their new acquisitions including former Clipper Corey Maggette.
It's difficult to gauge how successful the Warriors will be this coming season without star point guard Baron Davis but in Turiaf they're getting an energetic, glue guy who can do a lot more than just dance on the sidelines after every made basket.
Turiaf has been a fan favorite since coming back from open heart surgery before his rookie season. He admitted he'll miss their support.
"Stuff happens," he said with a touch of regret. "Tell them Ronny said 'Stuff happens.'" |
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Post subject: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 09:25 PM PST
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Money, man. It's all about the money......I would've gone.
Anyways, I wish him the best............ |
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Post subject: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 09:56 PM PST
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Im Going to miss Ronny...
One of my fav Lakers.
The Laker FANS should give this guy a STANDING O when he returns to Staples |
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Post subject: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 09:57 PM PST
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| stuff happens huh, you read that every one who demanded we match the offer, the whole league is about money its sad! and its not just basketball its every professional sport in the world |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 10:04 PM PST
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Tempy wrote:
stuff happens huh, you read that every one who demanded we match the offer, the whole league is about money its sad! and its not just basketball its every professional sport in the world
true. professional sports is a career and profession after all. but i sometimes wish that the professional athletes will focus more on enjoying in playing the game rather than the money. anyways, good luck to ronny. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 10:18 PM PST
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flambergex69 wrote:
Tempy wrote:
stuff happens huh, you read that every one who demanded we match the offer, the whole league is about money its sad! and its not just basketball its every professional sport in the world
true. professional sports is a career and profession after all. but i sometimes wish that the professional athletes will focus more on enjoying in playing the game rather than the money. anyways, good luck to ronny.
Dude you just decribed Ronny Turiaf!
lol
He did not go to the GSW for the money. It was just a bonus.
He knew that once Andrew came back, he would not much playing time.
THEREFORE, he went to GSW who desperately need C's/PF's |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 10:21 PM PST
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| he will look back and say i wish i signed a 1-2 yr deal and won a ring, somethings money cant buy |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 10:22 PM PST
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ReliveThe3PEAT wrote:
flambergex69 wrote:
Tempy wrote:
stuff happens huh, you read that every one who demanded we match the offer, the whole league is about money its sad! and its not just basketball its every professional sport in the world
true. professional sports is a career and profession after all. but i sometimes wish that the professional athletes will focus more on enjoying in playing the game rather than the money. anyways, good luck to ronny.
Dude you just decribed Ronny Turiaf!
lol
He did not go to the GSW for the money. It was just a bonus.
He knew that once Andrew came back, he would not much playing time.
THEREFORE, he went to GSW who desperately need C's/PF's
you got to admit though that money was a major part in his decision. i've always loved ronny. im just saddened by the way he parted with the lakers. thats all. |
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Post subject: im a little upset
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 10:31 PM PST
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I was a little upset wen i heard turiaf was leaving us but after all the guy really is not gonna get much playing time with bynum healthy...
i wish him da best in golden state but im gonna het playin against him |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 11:09 PM PST
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ReliveThe3PEAT wrote:
Im Going to miss Ronny...
One of my fav Lakers.
The Lakers should give this guy a STANDING O when he returns to Staples
i agree.. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 11:13 PM PST
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| Of course money was the x-factor. He was making less than one million here in L.A and GS offered 4 times the money. He now can be a multi-millionaire. I love Ronny and I will continue to even though he's on a different team. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 11:14 PM PST
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weezy1 wrote:
ReliveThe3PEAT wrote:
Im Going to miss Ronny...
One of my fav Lakers.
The Lakers should give this guy a STANDING O when he returns to Staples
i agree..
Yeah I agree too....I hope they don't get grimy and boo him. That wouldn't even be right......man Imma miss Ronny  |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 11:16 PM PST
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| he had to go. he couldn't pass up that money and that opportunity. plus he gets to stay in california, even though it is crappy nor cal lol. I wish him the best, and he better get a standing o when he plays at staples. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Ronny Turiaf speaks to Laker Fans
Posted: Jul 19, 2008 - 11:16 PM PST
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LAL2009 wrote:
weezy1 wrote:
ReliveThe3PEAT wrote:
Im Going to miss Ronny...
One of my fav Lakers.
The Lakers should give this guy a STANDING O when he returns to Staples
i agree..
Yeah I agree too....I hope they don't get grimy and boo him. That wouldn't even be right......man Imma miss Ronny
yea its hard to imagine ronny without the lakers and the lakers without ronny.. |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2008 - 12:12 AM PST
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the warriorlead the league last year in points. so i guess ronny will be doing a lot more dancing next season  im happy for the guy though, i pretty sure he'll have a bigger role. kinda hard playing behind the likes of gasol and bynum. |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2008 - 12:34 AM PST
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| ya i agree we should give Ronny a standing ovation next time he plays in Staples. thats a must in my opinion. |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2008 - 12:38 AM PST
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| Who's gonna be the joker/dancer on our team now? No one had the spirit like he did.. LA is taking a huge loss... |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2008 - 12:44 AM PST
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noname24 wrote:
Who's gonna be the joker/dancer on our team now? No one had the spirit like he did.. LA is taking a huge loss...
Don't take this the wrong way, but you just hit the nail on the head. The Lakers probably thought 17mill was too much to pay for a joker/dancer. I love Ronny, but if it were me, and someone offered me 4 times my salary, I'd be off in a shot. Good luck to Ronny. |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2008 - 12:55 AM PST
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noname24 wrote:
Who's gonna be the joker/dancer on our team now? No one had the spirit like he did.. LA is taking a huge loss...
I hear we are bringing back Mark Madsen .... major Laker dance star!  |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2008 - 01:18 AM PST
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Posted: Jul 20, 2008 - 01:28 AM PST
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| i like the dunk where he almost falls over when he lands lol, what song is that does anyone know? |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2008 - 01:54 AM PST
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| oh man.. ronny was most definitely one of my favorite players, not only for his energy but for his actual skills, he was a more than decent interior defender and a great running big men to trail the fastbreak, he was great and i'll definitely miss him. i always thought he would be a laker forever, i mean this was his home after the heart surgery i just can't see him going away,, hopefully hes like d-fish and comes back later.. i so wish, hope for that.. |
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