Lakers History: Kobe Bryant’s Top 10 Playoff Performances
(Originally published on April 21, 2010) Upon watching ESPN's "The Association: The Los Angeles Lakers" special last Friday, I don't know exactly what came over me, but I just felt overwhelmingly inspired to somehow express my excitement and expectations for…
Breathe in the True Essence of the Playoffs
It's always interesting sifting through the barrage of status updates on Facebook following tough losses by the Lakers, especially at home. The loyal fans, bandwagon fans and haters alike, all post messages that seriously entertain. You'll see things such as:…
The Art of Kobe Bryant by Tracy Tubera
For the last 15 years, all of us have reached deep within our bag of superlatives, eventually tearing the seams at the bottom trying to describe the never-ending series of masterpieces painted by Kobe Bryant on that 94 x 50…
What if Carmelo Anthony Came to…L.A.?
As a lot of us probably anticipated, the Carmelo Anthony trade saga has been torching sports headlines as of late, with the NBA's February 24th trade deadline closing the gap in the rear view. Much of the chatter clearly surrounds…
My Time is Now – Lamar Odom
From the perspective of a professional athlete, flying under the radar and being unappreciated for your immeasurable contribution is more than likely a seldom-sought prospect. But when it comes to the notion of accepting and playing that role of the…
Catch Me If You Can: Chasing Kobe Bryant
For as much flak as LeBron James has endured in the last few months, the picture that has been painted by his decision to take his talent to South Beach is glaringly clear: the Miami Heat's Super Trio is looking…
The Big Legacy: Shaq’s Claim to Immortal Lakers Fame
The concept of rivalry in professional sports is a significant cog in maintaining the sanctity of the multitude of games that we all cherish and indulge in. You've got Yankees-Red Sox, Dodgers-Giants, Vikings-Packers, Ohio State-Michigan, UCLA-USC and of course, Lakers-Celtics.…
The NBA Triumvirate: Dynasty vs. Fallacy
Two years ago, when the first stone was cast into the discussion pond of NBA free agency 2010, the names LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were the first ripples to stir the waters with King James being the…
The Sweetest of Summers for All of L.A.
Where do we even begin? The Los Angeles Lakers, through seven of the most taxing games this current team has ever played in and we as fans have perhaps ever witnessed, outlasted the Boston Celtics to capture a 16th franchise…
One Game for the Rest of Our Lives
If there was an easy way to sort out the chaotic flux of emotions circulating its way through every crevice of your nerves, it wouldn't be Game 7 between the Lakers and Celtics. For both teams, the ramifications of winning…
