Archive for June, 2010

Confused as to who is going to end up where?  No one really knows (except perhaps the players and their respective camps).  The FanSided network bloggers all chipped in and put together a compilation of our predictions. http://fansided.com/2010/06/30/fansided-nba-free-agency-predictions/

Ah.  The off-season.  We bask in the warmth of the glow from the championship trophy.  We enjoy a few months where no one can say a single word about the Lakers- they are undeniably the best team in the NBA. How long can that last before we start to put on the 2010-2011 mindset and begin thinking about what it will take to do this again? Not long. Phil Jackson might not come back.  We’ve been through this before, but somehow this year seems a little different.  Will he really retire, or will he at least try for another 3-peat? [...]

Looking at the 4th quarter, it’s clear that the Lakers executed the championship plays while the Celtics committed too many mental mistakes. When it comes down to it, that’s what makes a champion – the attention to detail and ability to adjust.

Not able to make it to the parade today?  Have no fear, you can stream it straight to your cubicle online.  Just don’t tell your I.T. department you’re eating up all of your office’s bandwidth! Click here to stream the parade live, starting at 10:45am PST Funny how Boston fans are somewhat quieter this week, isn’t it?

We delve into the first three quarters of Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant looked horrible while Kevin Garnett really hurt the Lakers on the block. This is all a prelude to our second part – the fourth quarter – coming soon!

Of all the championship banners that adorn the walls of Staples Center, none will elicit more feelings of pride than the 16th. From the agony of a 39-point embarrassment to the ecstasy of a hard fought win in Game 7. It has been said of Phil Jackson that for the 11-time champion the destination is the journey. In winning the 2010 NBA Championship, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially arrived at their destination having completed an epic journey. Far from pretty and filled with unwatchable moments, Game 7 was anything but a beautifully played game of basketball. What began as [...]

We’ve made some interesting discoveries about how Kobe scores his points. Both Phil Jackson and Doc Rivers would be wise to watch this and adjust their game plans accordingly. Oh – and the key to Game 7? Do The Hustle…

2010 will forever be known as the year in which both Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant cemented their places atop the proud history of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Or this season will be remembered as the year in which PJ and KB24 become synonymously linked together as three time losers in the NBA Finals. So much of what will comprise the legacy of two all-time greats hangs in the balance of Game 7. A historic season filled with amazing accomplishments deserves a proper ending. Phil becoming the all-time winningest coach in franchise history and Kobe inheriting the throne as the all-time [...]

The Lakers rediscovered their inner animal (Eye of the Tiger) and imposed their will from the outset. The Celtics must’ve been looking forward to Game 7 – or their bodies couldn’t overcome the cross country flight. Either way, it was over quick.

Lamar has the flu.  Great. Down 3-2, the Lakers are still favored. Lake Show still confident they can win. And some more contest fun: Click here to watch the video of the Top 10 Moments of the Lakers/Celtics Rivalry: Now, below here are Mini Movies from Games 1-5.  Here’s how you’ll enter. Watch the five movies and let us know if you think any of these moments might break their way into the Top 10.  Leave your answer in the comments section. The winner will be picked completely subjectively based upon whichever answer we like best and will receive a [...]