At the insistence and prodding of friends ("If you know so much about the Lakers, why don't you blog on it, smart guy!") I decided to follow the suggestion. So far, people have been complementary. Feel free to tell me whatcha think...
2007-2008 Season Entries
Background to the Lakers Blog
To be perfectly honest, my favorite era of Lakers and NBA basketball is long gone and I seriously doubt another like it will come along ever again.
This is not to say I don't love the game today, or the players playing it. I do, and I will…
Here Come Da Jazz!
After a surprisingly grueling series, the Utah Jazz have defeated the Houston Rockets in six. Who'd a thunk it? Without Yao Ming, I don't think anybody really expected the Rockets to push it even this far. I figured they'd win one…
Lakers News, Good, Bad and Otherwise – Pt. 1
You Are Da Man, Kobe!
Well, the town’s abuzz with news that The Mamba has finally been recognized as the League’s MVP. Word is the Commish will award him the Larry O’brien trophy soon.
First, let me just say – Kobe, we’re really, really proud…
Lakers News, Good, Bad and Otherwise – Pt. 2
Home Is Where The Hardwood Is...
Seriously, where would Kobe Bryant have had a better chance to win now and in the future? Name a better organization or team. I can’t. Because any org that the Lakers could have traded him to would have had to…
Lakers vs. Spurs: Series Preview
I was thrilled to have my Western Conference Finals series preview article accepted at Associated Content. Due to my agreement with them, I can't post the detailed, in-depth reporting here. However, if you want to read my take – and we both know you…
NBA Reflections – Pt. 1
My earliest Laker memories are of watching (and marveling at) the games with Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West and Gail Goodrich as a (very young) kid. How I wanted to grow up and be Wilt! Lemme see, if I'd only gotten another eight inches of height,…
NBA Reflections – Pt. 2
I believe it was during Game 2 (April 23) of the Nuggets series, during which Kobe scored 49 points and dished 10 dimes, that Reggie Miller said something which nearly caused me to choke on my beer and leap out of my seat. I think it was something…
Of Nuggets, Brooms and Playin' "D" – Pt. 1
The Nuggets are no more. Figuratively, and maybe literally. The Lakers swept 'em. Hooray for that! But you can put the brooms back up in the shed and lock the door. You won't need them anymore. It's not going to be this easy again.
At times, the…
Of Nuggets, Brooms and Playin' "D" – Pt. 2
As to the Lakers... well, they looked brilliant at times. Then again, this was against a team that is even worse at defense than they are. The Lakers can play competent D – when they really decide to. But as a rule they are soft.
As much as I love…