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Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and the Internet
Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. I didn't include a specific number because that's not what this is about, but he's up there. He is also, beyond the shadow of a doubt, the most polarizing presence in all of basketball. The Kobe Haters lambast him for ...
2009/10 Los Angeles Lakers Season Preview
nbatipoff.com — Our thanks to Celtics Blog for working us into this huge season preview bonanza. Team Name: Los... Angeles Lakers Last Year’s Record: 65-17 Key Losses: Trevor Ariza Key Additions: Ron Artest 1. What Significant Moves were made during the ... (more) 2009/10 Los Angeles Lakers Season Preview
Kobe's efforts working like a Dream
Kobe's efforts working like a Dream
pe.com — Skills that Kobe Bryant learned from NBA great Hakeem Olajuwon are paying off 12:39 AM PST on... Friday, November 6, 2009 By JEFF EISENBERG The Press-Enterprise Each time he backed down Houston's Shane Battier in the post and then deftly spun around him ... (more) Kobe's efforts working like a Dream
LeBron to LA? It will never happen
LeBron to LA? It will never happen
redsarmy.com — Via Bulls.com blogger Sam Smith: The obvious reason this never gets discussed is no one can see... James hooking on with Bryant. I really cannot understand why not. How good a team would that be with Bryant, James, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom? Supposedly it would look like James searching out ... (more) LeBron to LA? It will never happen
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The 10-man rotation, starring George Hill
Ball Don't Lie — ... Need a last minute Halloween costume? Own a printer? Be Halloween Hedo! SF: Cavalier Attitude. The "inside scoop" on the meeting between Mike Brown and Danny Ferry. SG: CelticsHub. Do the top three teams in the East have anything to fear from the Bulls? PG: Sports Radio Interviews. Doc Rivers thinks Rajon Rondo(notes) will be a Celtic for life. 6th: Silver Screen & Roll. Kobe Bryant(notes), Michael Jordan and ...

Laker Linkage – 11/2/09
Lakers of Fire — ... The Story: Silver Screen and Roll believes that Kobe is such a polarizing figure due to the advent of the internet.  The Fire Says: An astute observation especially where Kobe is compared to Michael Jordan who was a very similar character but largely escaped scrutiny because the internet had not yet taken off during his prime. ...

Game Thread #15: Golden State Warriors vs. LA Lakers- Don't be a Faker to Oakland while drinking your lemonade in the Roaracle
Golden State Of Mind — ... that means the reigning NBA Finals MVP will be in town. Say what you want about Ebok, but this guy works extremely hard and is supremely gifted. Putting aside Eagle Rock, how can you not respect game? Respect Game. Let me direct you to these must-read insights from the good folks at Silver Screen and Roll on his Kobe-ness: Pay the Critics No Mind: Kobe Bryant Has Been "Amazing" Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and the Internet Why do ...

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