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2009 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers – Congratulations are in Order
2009 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers – Congratulations are in Order
I was openly rooting for the Magic but alas it wasn’t their time. I don’t want to write some long winded recap of the series, but taking a cue from Shaq on twitter, a quick congratulations are in order. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Congrats Kobe Bryant on #4 – Maybe we ...
Simmons: Kobe's greatness still grating
Simmons: Kobe's greatness still grating
sports.espn.go.com — Did Kobe Bryant really change between 2008 and 2009? Bill Simmons puts the Lakers star under his... microscope. (more) Simmons: Kobe's greatness still grating
So A Win For The Magic Would Have Been A Win For Socialism?
So A Win For The Magic Would Have Been A Win For Socialism?
stylepointsblog.com — As those of you outside the charred remains of Tinseltown have most likely already forgotten, the Los... Angeles Lakers just defeated the Orlando Magic to win their 15th NBA title. What’s next? Why, parades of course! Because nothing says grand sporting accomplishment like sweeping some ... (more) So A Win For The Magic Would Have Been A Win For Socialism?
Point-Counterpoint: This title puts Kobe Bryant among the best to ever play NBA basketball
Point-Counterpoint: This title puts Kobe Bryant among the best to ever play NBA basketball
blog.mlive.com — AP PhotoHaters aside, Kobe is one of the best to ever play in the NBA. The writers... of It's Just Sports frequently disagree with each other. Sometimes these disagreements escalate to the point that we need a back and forth... (more) Point-Counterpoint: This title puts Kobe Bryant among ...
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Enjoy your NBA Champions
with-malice.com 6/16/2009 — I have to admit that I'm still in a state of shock that the LA Lakers are the 2009 NBA Champions. Whilst LA were favourites to represent the West, and even to take the title over the then Eastern favourites Cleveland (still makes me smile a little) - but there was always a nagging doubt that ...
Better late than never…Kobe wins his 4th and the Lakers are the NBA Champions of 2009!!!
nbaplayoffs2009.gearupforsports.com 6/17/2009 — Hi Folks - I’m sorry to say I suffered a death in the family on the day the Lakers won this glorious championship, so I will be attending a funeral this afternoon instead of the parade…but I will be there in spirit. Those that have followed my posts through these playoffs ...
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hardwoodparoxysm.com 6/15/2009 — Yahoo! Sports Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans on their 15th (!) championship. The only way the Lakers could atone for their atrocious play in the semifinals was to come out and absolutely blast a very good Magic team. ...
Lakers 99, Magic 86: NBA Champions!!!
lakersblog.latimes.com 6/15/2009 — They say a picture is worth a thousand words... Press this snapshot's value up to a cool mil. Why should Laker fans shortchange themselves? The breakdown is below. Obviously, no "Bad" after a game where the O'Brien punches a first class ticket to La ...
The LA Lakers Are Your 2009 NBA Champions
thehoopdoctors.com 6/15/2009 — June 14, 2009 - Dr. Anklesnap NBA Finals Game 5: Lakers 99-Magic 86 The Orlando Magic fought hard in games 2, 3, and 4, of the NBA Finals but still found themselves down 3-1 heading into Game 5 tonight in Orlando. Stan Van Gundy rallied his troops and ...
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic - Box Score - June 11, 2009
espn.go.com 6/12/2009 — LOS ANGELES LAKERS STARTERS MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS Trevor Ariza , SF 44 6-14 3-4 1-2 3 6 9 2 2 0 1 3 +15 16 Pau Gasol , FC 49 7-14 0-0 2-4 2 8 10 1 1 0 1 4 +9 16 Andrew Bynum , C 16 2-3 0-0 2-2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 5 +8 ...
Video: Lakers Appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live
davissportsdeli.com 6/20/2009 — After winning the championship on Sunday, enjoying a parade in their honor on Wednesday, and partying it up with Lil Wayne and Kanye West on Thursday, the Lakers made an appearance on the late night show Jimmy Kimmel Live on Friday. Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, Pau Gasol, and Trevor Ariza came out ...
NBA Finals - Game 5 recap
probasketball-fans.com 6/15/2009 — The last game of the NBA season lacked a single shred of drama, but for title-starved Kobe Bryant, a smooth ride to the victory stand carried the sweet taste of career-defining redemption.
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forumblueandgold.com 6/15/2009 — Bask in the moment, soak it up. There are so few moments of pure joy in life, so few moments where we as a collection of people with a common bond can truly revel in something. Love it for (as Dex said) Kobe’s Dostoevsky like life of sin, ...
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic - Recap - June 14, 2009
espn.go.com 6/15/2009 — Magic prove no match as Kobe, Lakers claim 15th NBA crown ORLANDO, Fla. -- Kobe Bryant pulled Phil Jackson close, embracing his coach and looking him straight in the eyes. After all they'd been through, this was their moment, their championship, their ...
Kobe Bryant Proves He Can Win Championship Without Rick Fox(Satire)Bleacher Report - NBA 6/16/2009
Kobe Bryant silenced his critics this past weekend by winning his first NBA Championship without the help of Rick Fox. After being in Fox's shadow for his previous three NBA titles, many critics believed that Kobe would never be able to enter into ...
Kobe to visit the 'Tonight Show' WednesdayFOXSports.com News for NBA 6/16/2009
Kobe Bryant is going to visit the "Tonight Show" with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday. Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to their 15th NBA championship on Sunday with a five-game victory over the Orlando Magic. Earlier Wednesday, Bryant will join the ...
NBA Finals propels ABC to dominate prime time in JuneNBA.com: News 6/16/2009
The 2009 NBA Finals -- which saw the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Orlando Magic 4-1 for the NBA championship -- were a slam dunk for ABC throughout June, averaging over 14 million viewers and providing the top five broadcasts on television among ...
New York Knicks' Free Agent Options: Magic In a Bottle?Bleacher Report - NBA 6/17/2009
The Orlando Magic's 2008-2009 season will be a run that will always be remembered in the NBA history books. They were the underdog team in the Eastern Conference, but battled through adversity and found themselves in the NBA Finals playing against ...
Phil Jackson: Good or Lucky?Bleacher Report - NBA 6/17/2009
Sunday night, Phil Jackson won his 10th NBA Championship in his coaching career.  The win placed him ahead of Red Auerbach and in first place on the all-time NBA Championships list. Most fans have overlooked the Zen Master and gave Kobe Bryant ...