Alright, the wounds seems to be finally healing. I think I’m ready to write about the Lakers now.

First things first, the Celtics deserved that trophy. I still believe that the Lakers were the better team skills-wise even without Bynum. Only, the Celtics had the biggest heart. If Bynum, Bryant, Odom and Gasol are not injured in next season’s playoffs, the Lakers will be a beast. OK, I’ll even say they will win the championship.

But enough of stupid boasts/predictions. Let’s talk abou the situation at hand. What do the Lakers need to do to win it all? Trade Odom?! Bring back Kwame?! I think we better keep our emotions in check. » read more

I’m supposed to be “on vacation” but I can’t resist commenting on Shaq stupid behavior.

“You know how I be. Last week Kobe couldn’t do without me.”
“I’m a horse. Kobe ratted me out. That’s why I’m getting divorced. He said Shaq gave a mil. I don’t do that ’cause my name’s Shaquille.”

That’s an excerpt of Shaq’s freestyle rap at a New York nightclub.

Then, he says to ESPN, “It was all done in fun. Nothing serious whatsoever . . . I’m totally cool with Kobe. No issue at all.”

OH C’MON SHAQ, GROW UP! » read more

Unlike Wolverine or Kobe Bryant, I don’t heal (or bounce back) so easily.  I don’t think I can write anything about the Lakers for several weeks.  I need time to lick my wounds.  I think I am more wounded than Lamar Odom.  You may say that Pau Gasol is soft but I saw that he tried.  Odom, on the other hand, I didn’t see him try to be physical.

Alright, I need my own vacation.  I don’t want to talk anything Lakers or NBA right now.

Yesterday…
All my troubles seemed so far away.
Now, it looks as though they’re here to stay.
Oh, I believe… in yesterday.

Congratulations to the Boston Celtics - they deserve to win.

To the Los Angeles Lakers - keep your head up.  No one expected you to reach the finals this year. Let’s go get ‘em next year!

One, two, three… LAKES!

Lakers Offensive/Celtics Defensive Strategy
The Laker offense is an open secret. Los Angeles will run the triangle most of the time. In the second quarter, the bench mob will run, run and run. If they can’t run, they will set the triangle. In the fourth quarter’s final minutes, Kobe will create scoring opportunities and will run the triangle from time to time. If they lead by two digits in the fourth, the triangle will be a staple. Otherwise, Kobe will mostly be isolated - look for Odom or Pau to dive while Kobe penetrates though.

The Celtics will want Kobe to score a lot so his teammates can’t find a groove. Kobe has the tendency to be a “space cadet” too especially when his health is 100% (which allegedly is, excluding the most famous pinkie in the world).

The text above is actually a copy of the Lakers offensive strategy in the Spurs series, hehe.

Now, let’s go to some custom Celtic defensive strategy. I’m sure the Celtics have seen how the Spurs have failed to contain Kobe’s jumpshot. They also know that they don’t have a Bruce Bowen in their team, even if Bowen is a step slower. » read more