sportaphile.com - 6/18/2008
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It’ll never be admitted or acknowledged, but I know Shaquille O’neal and Michael Jordan smiled as the Boston Celtics hoisted their championship trophy last night. The mythical fourth championship on Kobe Bryant's mantle indirectly impacts both stars....
Our Congratulations, Kudos and Hats Off to the Boston Celtics (and Kevin Garnett)
emptythebench.com 6/18/2008 — As confetti fell from the rafters and Queen blasted over the PA system the insipid Michelle Tafoya tried to interview the biggest little kid in the world. But the NBA’s most compelling psychology wasn’t exactly ready to put himself into words. The most conscientious and emotional athlete I have ever had the pleasure of following had finally proven to the world he wasn't a loser.
Kobe cements place in history as greatest Jordan fraud of all time
thesportshernia.typepad.com 6/18/2008 — Kobe's elimination game performance in Game 6 of the Finals was inspiring enough to remind us of another equally astounding elimination game performance in 1989 when Sixers center Mike Gminski courageously battled himself and the entire Knicks front ...
Kobe Bryant, the Next Dirk Nowitzki
thelayupline.tumblr.com 6/18/2008 — If Kobe Bryant is not the next Michael Jordan might he be the next Dirk Nowitzki? In 2006 Dirk Nowitzki had an MVP caliber season while leading his deep and talented Mavericks past the dreaded Spurs into the NBA Finals. The Mavericks played the Heat ...
Ian Thomsen: Celtics reach pinnacle of dream season —
SI.com - NBA
BOSTON -- Rajon Rondo was sitting in the laps of the baseline photographers with his feet up like he was in a swimming pool, having careened there amid the long bottomless run of Boston Celtics drives to the basket. The happiness of his surroundings ...