Pau isn't the force Shaq was ... but he might fit better

 
Shaq won three titles in L.A., but the triangle seems made for Pau. So which big is the best fit for Kobe? Randy Hill has the answer. [link]

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Favorite Playoff Moments

The NBA Playoffs. One of my favorite things to watch during the Springtime, especially if the Lakers are winning. I've been watching basketball since I was a young tyke in the 80s and over the years, I've seen some great postseason matchups. During these playoffs, I'm going to take you down memory lane, share a few of my favorite moments, along with background commentary.
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Recap Madness: Lakers-Jazz Game 1

That’s right, it’s the long-awaited matchup of the teams with the two most inappropriate names in all of sport! I was too depressed by the Hawks-Celtics game to keep actual notes on this one, but here are my recap points in no particular ...
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NBA: After Much Speculation Kobe Bryant Is Expected To Be MVP

Ever since he helped split up the duo with Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant has looked for this opportunity for success.  It's taken a couple of years but according to several sources now he can finally say he earned the best player in the league status by hoisting up the most valuable player trophy. www.rawsportsblog.com
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Dwight “Superman” Howard is That Good

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