Wow.  I'm really happy for Kobe and Phil.  Now, first things first, why didn't I predict the Lakers to win it all?  In the Houston series, I predicted that the Rockets will win game 7.  In the Nuggets series, I predicted that the Nuggets would win in 6. In the championship round, I predicted that Orlando will win in 5.

So let's review what actually happened.  The Lakers won game 7 against the Rockets.  The Lakers beat the Nuggets in 6 games.  The Lakers beat the Magic in 5 games.  Exact opposites of my predictions!

Well, somehow I believe in jinxes.  And if I believe in jinxes, I believe in anti-jinxes. If Bill Simmons did it for his beloved Celtics last year, I certainly can do it for my Lakers this year.

What did I do again?  Simply, I picked the Lakers' opponent to win hoping that fate would turn against me and let the one I pick lose.  I know it's a dangerous game to play especially since you're trying to trick fate.  Wait, let me re-phrase that - I know it's a stupid principle.

But... hey, the Lakers won it all!  I'm stupid.  I'm happy.