Farmar Earning Some Respect

Laker point guard Farmar has always believed in himself. He always has ever since playing for Taft High School in Woodland Hills, then over at UCLA, now with the Lakers. The problem most have is making others believers. Well, Jordan Farmer is now making believers out of teamates, coaches and Laker fans. Many had questioned Farmars decision to leave UCLA in his sophomoreLakers for making him their first round draft pick last year. Farmar showed everyone that he has confidence in himself as he played a key role in the Lakers victory over Utah on Sunday. "I was never lacking confidence," he admitted, "but now I have a better understanding of the game, of what is expected of me. The coaching staff has more confidence in me and that helps a lot. My teammates trust me." Chances are if Farmar keeps playing like he did in that game that he will have a long and successful future here in Lakerland. Everyone has got to remember that he is only 20 years old and will only get better and better as he gets more experience in the NBA. year to head to the NBA. Some thought he lacked the talent to play in the NBA and many were very critical on the