I was watching LA v. Pacers tonight. I have to say this Lakers team is for real and Jackson has done a great job to improve this team, something Rudy would never be able to do in a thousand years. 1. Shaq is a becoming a great passer, way better than Hakeem was! 2. Horry is becoming a great cutter like scottie was with Bulls. 3. Even though the entry pass goes to the post a lot times, there is no standing around and wait for 3s, like that used by Rudy with Hakeem and Charles. 4. Lakers are playing HARD defense. 5. Every role player seem to be able to participate in the offense. Lakers are really lucky to lure Phil. Houston, we are still stuck in the past. Changes are needed. [This message has been edited by Caveman (edited January 15, 2000).]