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4th Quarter of Game 7: Lakers Deserved To Win

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…Read More

Game 7: Two For One – The First Three Quarters, Then There Was The 4th

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…Read More

16th Title is Sweetest of All for Lakers

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…Read More

What They Won’t Tell You About The Laker Offense – Kobe’s Keys

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…Read More

At Stake in Game 7 – The Legacies of Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant

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…Read More

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2010 NBA FINALS – Game 5: Phil & Kobe Won’t Dance With Their Dates

By going away from what got them there, the Lakers are dangerously close to losing this series. Tough…Read More

What Needs to Change

We’re past the ref-blaming now.  The Lakers are down 3-2 in a series that could have easily been…Read More

2010 NBA Finals – Game 5: Kobe Needs To Ask For Some Help

The Lakers lack the cohesion of a team that the Celtics have – from running their offense, to getting…Read More

Lackluster Lakers lose Game 4

 This is becoming an all too familiar theme for the 2010 Los Angeles Lakers. For the third time in…Read More

Lakers need to put Celtics out of their misery

The Boston Celtics are an old wounded dog. They are an animal on its deathbed, limping around TD Garden,…Read More

Pregame Links – Trying Not To Mention Refs

It has taken every ounce of restraint I have to not complain about the refs in this series.  The media has been talking about it, the coaches have mentioned it, and the fans are definitely upset about…Read More

Game 2 Lakers vs. Celtics: Rondo Back In Action Against Kobe

Here is the first part of our breakdown of Game 2. Some good adjustments, better play all around and Rondo has made his mark early.

2010 NBA Finals: HOW TO STOP KOBE – Please Tell Doc Rivers

I broke down all 10 of Kobe’s field goals and I was blown away at the similarities between almost all of them. I will reveal how you can easily stymie Kobe and shut down the Lakers most important…Read More

2010 NBA Finals: Celtics Sluggish, Like A Wet Sponge – Video Recap (HD)

When the Celtics come out as flat as they did, you have to look at the lack of leadership as a main culprit. No one on Boston grabbed guys by the jerseys, looked them in the eye, and forced them into…Read More

2010 NBA Finals: Lakers & Celtics Come Out Fouling In The First Quarter

Here are the initial adjustments the teams are making as they begin their battle. The referees made it difficult, but the Lakers took control on the boards. Stay tuned for more breakdowns from the rest…Read More

Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant: Championship Focus Personified

Being a champion is more than simply having the jewelry to show for your efforts. Being a champion is a state of mind. If you ever want to know how a true champion goes about their business, then I’d…Read More

Celtics brought a knife to a gun fight

Memo to Doc Rivers and the Boston Celtics: You are no longer playing the Orlando Magic. This Laker team is not going to cower based on Boston’s bullying reputation alone. You are no longer playing…Read More

MVPuppets Commercial: Kobe Celebrates, LeBron Munches On Fruity Pebbles

Take note, LeBron; this is how we (Kobe Bryant, the Lakers and Lakers nation) do it. Watching this commercial — not celebrating the championship in NYC, of all places — was really when it all…Read More

Kobe Bryant: Apex Predator

In a year when so many were eager to appoint a new king, Kobe Bryant took the crown the old fashioned way – he earned it. Nothing was given to Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 08-09…Read More

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