The Lakers finished off their 15th NBA Championship in workmanlike fashion last night, efficiently pounding the Orlando Magic 99-86 to claim the series in five games. The ring is big for the Lakers, considering it’s their first since 2002. But it’s absolutely huge for both Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson, who certainly added to their [...]
Admittedly I was one of the many who was clowning Derek Fisher throughout most of game four. Hell, I’ve been on Fisher for most of the playoffs, especially during the Rockets series in which Aaron Brooks flat out dominated him. But give Phil Jackson all the credit in the world; he stuck with his veteran [...]
by sonny on February 3, 2009
When Kobe Bryant fell onto Andrew Bynum’s right knee last Saturday you could see the pain not only on Bynum’s face, but on Bryant’s as well. With a MRI yesterday, team doctors have ruled that Bynum will be out 8-12 weeks with ligament tear in the knee.
So now what? How do Kobe and the Lakers [...]
by rich on October 15, 2008
Greek team Olympiakos, fresh off its’ acquisation of Hawks guard Josh Childress, is set to raise the bar in European basketball. Olympiakos is set to offer Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant a three year deal worth $83 million in tax free money. In addition to this contract, Bryant will be hooked up with a villa on [...]