NBA FINALS

      The Finals are upon us, and we didn't get the Lebron vs. Kobe showdown that we all anticipated. So now we get David Stern slapping Lebron with an after the fact fine for not addressing the media, and shaking hands with Orlando. Were getting the Kobe is determined and focused to win without Shaq, and can cement himself as one of the best of all time! Well I don't think this proves greatness, he's facing an Orlando team that is a finesse team, as is his Lakers. They match-up very well, because there are no bullies to pound, and beat up Kobe, Gasol, and Lamar Odom! As well as The Magic have played, they want to shoot threes, run, and play pretty basketball. It won't be Kobe's will to win, or his ability to close. It will just be Orlando's soft nature, lack of defense, and inexperience that will lead the Lakers to victory.  Kobe doesn't understand why he is mocked, and vilified by hardcore fans, and  Basketball experts, well his fabricated gestures, and made up faces of passion, and desire leave a bad taste in your mouth! Kobe still tries too hard, he just needs to go out and play, and the accolades will come to him. He cant make us love him, as I think he tries so hard to do! Just play ball, and he will get what he deserves. The Lakers are not a great team yet, but they will be a championship team again after this year, so we will celebrate it for what it's worth after they win.


     The Lakers will win the series probably in 6 games, because as I stated above, they  match-up really well against the Magic. Basketball is all about style of play and matchups. What Orlando could do against Cleveland, wont fair well against the Lakers. They are a team that lives and dies by the jump shot, and if it falls as it did against Cle(shot 60% from three) they will be in good shape. If they don't it will look like the lakers are long, and more athletic  defending the perimeter shot, and they will struggle to win two games!