duelingcouches.blogspot.com - 6/16/2009
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The big story from the weekend was, of course, the LA Lakers winning their 15th NBA title, Phil Jackson winning his 10th, and Kobe Bryant winning his 1st without Shaq. But let's not go nuts over Jackson and Kobe just yet. How badly did the Magic choke? One layup in Game 2, and one free throw in ...
Kobe Bryant’s Legacy Should Not Be Defined Based Upon This Past Title
thesportingtruth.com 6/15/2009 — As I sat there watching Kobe Bryant win his first championship without Shaq, I felt a sudden sadness. A sadness, that the game of basketball doesn’t usually cause. It wasn’t the same sadness you get when your favorite team loses, but it was the type of sadness you get when you ...
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 Is One of The Most Overrated Players in NBA History
thesportingtruth.com 5/29/2009 — With the NBA finals approaching, a stage that Kobe has repeatedly failed to rise to the occasion in, the question remains whether Kobe can win a championship on his own. For some reason, however, most people do not know of Kobe’s failure to play well in the NBA Finals and that is just one of [...]
Kobe Bryant: A Hero By Definition
bleacherreport.com 6/11/2009 — Buddha. Moses. Jesus Christ. Kobe Bryant?
When Kobe Bryant came into the NBA, he wasn't your average high-school player.
Then-Laker General Manager Jerry West called Bryant the most talented player he'd seen.
But very quickly, Kobe became one ...
Maestro Bryant Orchestrates Lakers' Championship, Wins Finals MVP
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/15/2009 — "I don't have to hear that idiotic criticism anymore."--Kobe Bryant, the 2009 Finals MVP trophy by his side, at the press conference after game give of the NBA Finals Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 30 points, led the L.A. Lakers in assists (five), blocked shots (four, tied with Pau Gasol) and ...
The 5 Worst Moments in Kobe Bryant's Life
redsarmy.com 6/9/2009 — He might be on the cusp of his 4th NBA title, but I thought this would be a great time to take a look back at the low points of Kobe Bryant's career. 5. 2004-2005 NBA Finals The heavily favored Lakers got demolished in 5 games by the Detroit Pistons. Here's how NBA.com summarized ...
Reveille: Lakers Edition
joshqpublic.com 6/15/2009 —
Lakers 99 Magic 86: Kobe Bryant says all the You can’t win without Shaq talk was like “Chinese water torture.” Kobe Bryant says it was annoying. Kobe Bryant says he would cringe every time heard it. Just water dripping on his forehead. One drop at a time. Drip. ...
Deconstructing Bad Writing: Krolik's Slam Job on Kobe Bryant, Part I
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/21/2009 — I recently explained specifically why the "New and Improved Slam 2009 Top 50" is a subpar product. Writing is a craft and it is disappointing when people who are allegedly professionals do not take that craft seriously. I'm not trying to call out people by name--the only writer I mentioned in ...
Can Kobe Win Without Derek Fisher? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/16/2009
He finally did it. Kobe Bryant is a champion without that famous guy with all those Twitter followers. Yes, he won without Shaq, but it's not like he led the Cavs to the title. Don’t get me wrong, Kobe is a great player—in ...
