Style - Kicks and Gear / Jan 5, 2010 / 1:30 pm

Nike Basketball “L.A.” Tee Giveaway

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While we’re still sorting out the winners from our last contest, we decided to start the week off right with a new one. Some new L.A. inspired Nike Basketball tees just hit the office in super limited quantities, so you better cross your fingers. Between the Black Mamba “L.A.” tee above, and the MVPuppets “L.A.” tees below, you really can’t go wrong. If you want to get your hands on one of these, answer the following question:

If you could have dinner with one Laker (past or present), who would it be and why?

Let us know in the comments below (with your size and tee preference), and the best answers will win. Good luck!

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  • Kobe
  • Kevin

    Kwame Brown to find out how it feels to get your ass chewed out by Kobe.

  • Godot

    Eddie Jones. I like some peace and quiet when I eat.

    Large shirt. No preference.

  • http://dimemagazine Superman

    I would choose Michael Cooper so when I’m done ringing up the bill on filet migeon I can throw the receipt up to Coop for the alley-oop smash!!!

  • thanksdoc

    sedale threatt…i’d ask him how many kids he really popped out

  • sunni

    id wanna have lunch with adam morrison..b/c you know he’s got the chronic..i would also ask him why he high=fived a dallas player at the free throw line two nights ago; and why he’s not more motivated in his contract year…size M- any t-shirt will do

  • Celts Fan

    I’d talk with Karl Malone cuz I love little Mexican girls too! XL mamba plz

  • Patrick

    Chick Hearn…that way he can tell me that our Dinner… “in the refrigerator: the door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter’s getting hard, and the Jell-O’s jigglin’!”

    RIP Chick Hearn…GOAT

    Black Mamba, L

  • http://nbadraftscouts.com Tyler Whitcomb

    Mike Penberthy – Size XL

  • http://nbadraftscouts.com Tyler Whitcomb

    Again Mike PEnberthy and I would ask him to play one on one for the car that Shaq gave him.

  • ClayBennettisaMofo

    Robert Horry. It would be awesome to hear his perspective on who the best big man he ever played with was: Hakeem, Shaq, or Timmy. Also, its rare that an above-average role player becomes a household name for his clutch shots. He once said that he’d trade all of his rings to be The Man on a team, so it’d be cool to talk to him about that as well. I could also make the argument for Ron Harper since he played with MJ and Kobe.

  • http://sherockskxlu.com McAllister

    I’d want to sit down with any of them (except Adam Morrison, because his dirt stache and Slingblade running style are just too creepy.)

    However, I’d most want to interview Chick Hearn (RIP), the voice of the LA Lakers. He was there for almost all the different reincarnations of Laker greatness but still was honest, and better than any of the homer announcers now.

    BUTTTTTTTT if I have to pick a player and not CHICK…Kurt Rambis. He played on the greatest team of the Lakers history. He was the hustle that was able to stand out on a team of the most talented players in the world. Also he was a coach for the more recent championships. Endless amounts of questions. Besides Rambis was rocking the nerd rock glasses way before all those emo kids:) He is the coolest.

    Black Mamba (either x-small or small)

  • JayChau

    It may be old school, but I have to give my respect to George Mikan. Pioneer of basketball, the creator of the Mikan Drill. Respect is paid.

    XL tshirt if I win.

    Thanks.
    J.Chau

  • Wes Nee

    I would like dinner with Pau Gasol because then I could ask him what it was like to transition to the NBA from Spain. I would also ask him about all the language and cultural barriers he faced when coming over and what inspired him to play at the All-Star caliber when he was with the Grizzlies. Finally, I would ask him how he felt when the Lakers lost in the 08 Finals and came back to win the 09 title and hopefully the NBA FINALS this year.

  • Wes Nee

    I forgot the black mamba size L. Sorry

  • vignesh

    Hi,

    Meeting any NBA player would be out of this world for me, let alone my favourite lakers… I live in india(bangalore), and whenever there is any event remotely related to the NBA, ill be there. Baron Davis had been to my city this summer. I bunked work just so as to meet him and he was totally cool..very chilled out… I travelled all the way to delhi (which is like going from dallas to minnesota or something by train) just to see kyle korver..(oh btw i bunked work again!!)…and the worst part is, I reached there a couple hours late due to which i missed him… imagine kyle korver!!not the kobe bryants or the lebron james level calliber players…but still..
    Given a choice, i would have to go with kobe, even though ron artest comes a close second(he’s hilarious…i’ve seen all his interviews on youtube..total wack job).. Meeting Kobe would be like a surreal experience..one that i know wont happen anytime soon, but i will somehow try to save up some money just to come and watch at least one NBA game…
    Any of the Tshirts in XL would do for me.

    Thanks a lot Dime.
    -Vignesh

  • http://twitter.com/PoppiGEE POPPI GEE

    Honestly Derek Fisher because I want to know what it was like to be one of the better point guards and then down to mediocre but still a formidable threat when it comes to the clutch.
    I wanna see what is up with that lady who was stalking playboi and how that whole situation went down, cause ol girl was a nut!
    I would wanna know how he dealt with that whole situation in regards to his daughter and the cancer and the transition of LA compared to Utah?
    Finally I would just want to get the scoop on his view of some of the greats he has played with and against.
    Oh yea and I would have to let him know that was cold how he did Scola lol. Oh yea and I would have to ask dude what is up with the heat check 3′s when Kobe or the team is clearly on and he throws up a 3 from outta nowhere.

    Any shirt is fine and the size XXXL

  • Shannon

    This is a tough question as so many of the Lakers past & present are amazing athletes and men. I mean I’d love to sit down with Kobe but I’d probably not be able to even speak to him as I’d just stare at him & not know what to say at to him except that you are amazing & have such great skills!

    I think I could though sit down and enjoy dinner with Derek Fisher and have a great time as he just seems like an easy going guy. He would be funny, classy and he is such a clutch player. I’d love to know more about his family, what it means to be the president of the player’s association and what it truly is like being a player for Phil Jackson. I’d ask him about Phil’s Philosophies & how important it is to wear the purple & gold uniform as many other basketball greats have before him.

    These t-shirts are awesome & I’d love to win any of them in a size XL. The black mamba rocks but I also love the puppet LA hands too. Tough choice, just like who I’d sit down to dinner with.

    Thanks for the chance at winning one!

  • Kerri Tuazon

    If given the opportunity to have dinner with any Laker, past or present, I would choose to have it with Mr. Kobe Bean Bryant, aka the Black Mamba/Mr. 81/GOAT. I would ask him about his training regimen and what exactly motivates and drives him to work as hard as he does. There have been several players, recently Vince Carter and T-Mac, that have had all the talent to excel, but did not have the supreme will nor the insatiable desire to win at all costs. The work ethic and fortitude is what separates Kobe from others; it’s what makes him a transcendant, once in a generation player. It’s absolutely rediculous how despite any sort of physical ailment or injury, the guy manages to play at an extremely high level. You name it… broken fingers, elbow strain, sore knees, stomach flu etc… He lives for moments when he is doubted. He embraces the pressure. Very few players in NBA history possess this trait…Russell, MJ, Magic, Bird, Kareem, etc. Kobe has some sort of deeply rooted, inherent will to be the greatest ever. This is what motivates him to wake up at 5 AM every morning to get his reps in or shoot a thousand jumpers or run a few miles. He’s a dedicated workhorse that refines his craft every year. I’m just ranting now, but the bottom line is he is the single most polarizing figure in the history of the league. So why wouldn’t I want to have dinner with this dude. He really is one of the few masters that this game has ever seen. He is the most technically sound player ever and he has that very unique combination of talent, drive, intelligence and work ethic. Don’t take my word for it though… keep doubting, keep expecting him to fall off soon, keep hating, keep saying “4 rings max”… it’s just what he needs to fuel his fire and show everyone that he has A LOT left in the tank.

    Hook it up with a size small b-mamba shirt…HOLLA!!!

  • KB24

    Lamar. Cause he’s always toked up during the games..That’s why he loves Candy.

  • Data

    I would choose Wilt for the sole reason that I could probably talk him into breaking me of with a couple of the names from his book of 10,000.
    Mamba L

  • slam dunk da funk

    Wilt. And Worm. And an all-you-can-eat chick buffet. And it won’t be a dinner, it’ll be a swingers party

    Mamba Shirt size S

  • http://www.random-ish.com Scoob

    Magic. I would want to know his secret to success. I would like to gain some insight into how he translated his celebrity into business and how he developed such a sharp business acumen while providing empowerment to minority communities by allowing access to his businesses.

    Size : XL

  • stefan nanev

    no doubt sasha vujacic- but only if he brings his cat maria sharapova. after that I wouldn’t need him anymore…..:D

  • http://nba.com momo

    Am I the only one that thinks all of these nike custom “tees” look like pure crap?

  • Ice-Q

    a.c. green becuz he is probably the most enterntaining
    size large
    first one

  • Jason

    I’d choose Magic Johnson because I’d love to hear him talk about his days with the Lakers and experience playing on the Dream Team. Additionally, I’d want to pick his brain and listen his ideas on business and philanthropy.

    Any shirt, size medium. Thanks Dime!

  • Eddy

    Kobe. I could ask him for advice for what he does best all day long

    Black Mamba T-Shirt L

  • Joeman

    I would have to go with Kareem, just for the wisdom he would spit and hear the story on how cool it was to do the movie with Bruce Lee!

    2XL Black mamba(1st choice)

  • LFan

    Adam Morrison. I’d ask him how he felt knowing I worked harder to earn my Mamba shirt than he ever worked to earn his championship ring.

    Size: L

  • maksim tsybrivskiy

    If I could choose to have dinner with one Laker it would be Kobe Bryant. He is the epitome of a fierce competitor who never ceases to amaze. He is the modern Michael Jordan. He is one of the very few players these days who possess a killer instinct and is able to create his own shots. Whenever a game is on the line you can be sure that Black Mamba will have the ball and will swish a game winner with only a few seconds to work with. He is also one of the most intelligent and athletic NBA players. He now holds a humble demeanor that radiates throughout those around him both on and off the court. He is the cornerstone of the Lakers’ success throughout the past few years, being the player who constantly preserves the Lakers in any game. Being one of the most complete players ever to play the game, Bryant will always do everything within his power to help the Lakers win the game, especially during the playoffs. He is a rare basketball player who combines strength, cunningness, and grace into one entity, making him nearly impossible to defend. Being one of the most dominant basketball player ever and possessing a winning personality are one of the few reasons why I would choose Kobe Bryant as the Laker I would have dinner with.

    Black Mamba Shirt (Size: Large)

  • kingmyke23

    For me it would have to be Lamar Odom so I could, in turn, meet Khloe Kardashian, charm her to death, so that WHEN he messes up i can come in and play clean up man

  • khloe’scandyman

    If I could have dinner with one laker past or present it would have to be Pau Gasol. I say this because I am a center and could learn so much from Gasol. I am 6.5″ but still need to learn how to post-up and Gasol could teach me exactly how too! Thanks. XXL Shirt Size Please! Thanks Dime, love your Fantasy columns as well.

  • http://www.wobblewobbleblog.com kim d

    chick hearn – the man revolutionized the way this game is heard, coining terms like “slam-dunk,” and “airball.”
    size extra-large…and any shirt would be awesome, but the first one’s my favorite!

  • Jason

    I would definitely have dinner Sasha Vujacic.

    Why? Because he’d probably bring his lady Maria Sharapova to dinner. Are you kidding me – like Kobe all i need is a look.

    Mamba XL

  • http://jaehernandez84@hotmail.com jae hernandez

    ADAM FREAKING MORRISON,

    I’D SIT DOWN AND ASK HIM WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED. WHERE’S THE DRIVE MATE, I WOULD VERBALLY ABUSE HIM CAUSE THE CHAP HAS IT IN HM NAD NEEDS TO BE MORE AGGRESSIVE AND GET IT DONE, HI FIVE ANYONE?? LONG STORY SHORT, FIX THE WRONGS BECAUSE MBENGA IS NOT BETTER THAN YOU.

  • http://jaehernandez84@hotmail.com jae hernandez

    OHHH AND ANYSHIRT MEDIUM

    LAKERS REPEAT!!!!

  • Siul Montaguelez

    #55- Sedale Threatt pooped out 15 kids and counting he just had another one I read on another blog. There was an artcile in the New York Times that had interviewed one of his sons he’d abandoned and he confirmed the number was 15 and could be more. My Laker choice would be Vlade, Sasha or Magic.

  • Siul Montaguelez

    #55- Sedale Threatt popped out 15 kids and counting he just had another one I read on another blog. There was an artcile in the New York Times that had interviewed one of his sons he’d abandoned and he confirmed the number was 15 and could be more. My Laker choice would be Vlade, Sasha or Magic.

  • ShowKase

    I’d pick George Mikan, because I’d want to know what it was like to be the first dominant player in basketball and how pissed he must have been when the Lakers decided to move to Cali, while he had to play in Minny.

    Yall said “any Laker”.

    Size XL Black Mamba shirt

  • Rajko

    To all the respect to prior Lakers , I would choose Kobe. He is my idol. Actually no, not just an idol – almost my god. I would ask many questions ,it would be like a game. I know everything about to from – his SAT score to anything like what soccer team he likes. He is my role-model. I look up to him, and have been watching him ever since i had a tv ,haha. I think Kobe has great humor, and we would talk basketball all day. It is his passion, and mine too. I don’t think we would go to bed. I would also try a little pick up game – ;) Dinner would be somthing! He is a inspirational voice to me, and everything he does – i try to do. I would love to win this!!!!! but it is not my choice it is yours- Dime so thank u for this chance to own Kobe history.

    Black Mamba tee – M

  • Michael

    Man, how do ya narrow it down???

    I guess I’d have to go with Magic. The guy did everything well, had the greatest individual playoff performance ever…AS A ROOKIE!!!, and is equally accomplished off the court. I’d just listen to the Bird rivalry stories and soak everything in.

    Size XL, any of the shirts

  • Matt

    Do coaches count? I’d choose Phil Jackson because he’s a genius and he’s coached two of the best players to ever play the game. It’d be interesting to get his perspective on the Kobe/Jordan comparison. Size L of the blue MVPuppets tee.

  • http://www.dimemag.com Aron Phillips

    Just sent out e-mails to the winners. Congrats!

  • BrownMamba

    Kobe Bryant because he is my idol and I look up to him. Also he is the greatest player ever to play the game, i dont care what people say he is better then Lebron and MJ! I would ask questions like how did he get soooo great and how can i learn skills as him.
    Size L,the Black Mamba “L.A.” tee

  • Jerry Lin

    I would have dinner with Jerry West, I would want to talk to him about his playing days and how he prepared for the games back in the day, who his favorite opponent was. Then I would also ask him about his days as the Lakers general manager and what did he see in Kobe that made him proclaim that he was the greatest prospect he has ever seen.

    XL please

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