Jordan Farmar lurking in the shadows

Its been quite a whirlwind year and a half for Jordan Farmar. It started back in April of 07 when, then a rookie, Farmar was thrust into the starting lineup for the first time in his NBA career. He had a couple of warm up games before he had to face off against the 2 time league MVP Steve Nash. Farmar, although outmatched, never backed down. Having to sit behind an inferior Smush Parker didn't get him down. He just waited his turn like a backup quarterback waiting for his chance. After the Lakers were eliminated, Farmar saw the Lakers bring in a new starting pg, Derek Fisher, and draft a pg in the first round, Javaris Crittenton. Once again, Farmar was up for the challenge. Going from playoff starter to battling for backup minutes tested him but he never complained or pouted.
After the Gasol trade that sent away Javaris, many felt that Farmar took the foot off the gas. His quality of play took a nose dive. However, it was his first time playing so many minutes for such a long time; he hit the rookie wall. This off season Farmar has been seen hosting basketball camps, traveling overseas, and participating in various fundraisers. He seems more mature, like someone who for the first time understands what is expected and what its going to take. While many are looking to Bynum and Ariza for internal improvements, Farmar has lurked in the shadows with a quiet confidence. He knows there isn't a young stud there to help motivate him, he knows that Fisher can't play heavy minutes forever, he knows there aren't any more excuses. Jordan knows its time to step up.