2007-2008 Season Entries | Karl Steinmann

Lakers News, Good, Bad and Otherwise – Pt. 1

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:31:56 -0700

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

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:31:56 -0700

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…

Background to the Lakers Blog

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:44:04 -0700

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…

Of Nuggets, Brooms and Playin' "D" – Pt. 1

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:35:44 -0700

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

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:35:44 -0700

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…

NBA Reflections – Pt. 1

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:58:49 -0700

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

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:58:49 -0700

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…

Here Come Da Jazz!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:07:26 -0700

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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 vs. Spurs: Series Preview

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:07:26 -0700

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…