lifeofaknicksfan.blogspot.com - 7/6/2009
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How the promotion of individual stars dictates the way basketball is played, marketed, officiated, and perceived in today’s NBA If I were to say that the NBA was all about fame, money, individual glory and endorsement deals, would you agree or disagree? The fact is, today’s NBA might not be ...
The NBA Finals: What We Learned
ampsportsduo.blogspot.com 6/15/2009 — Hello? Is this thing on? The trophy has barely touched down in LA and already Kobe fans are clamoring that this proves Kobe's better than LeBron and even His Airness. Phil Jackson is being discussed as the best coach ever, Trevor Ariza's contract demands are on the rise, and somehow people ...
Off-season Outlook: Kobe Bryant
lakersoffire.com 7/7/2009 — I know, I know. Why waste valuable blog real estate focusing on the flotsam and jetsam of the Laker roster. Who is the Kobe guy anyway? Why does he spell his name so funny? Anyway, just stick with me through this and we’ll get to more important player reviews like Sun Yue and DJ ...
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 ...
Did Artest Seal Lakers’ Deal In Shower With Kobe?
sportsbybrooks.com 7/6/2009 — Look, many of history’s major agreements have come to fruition as the main participants were bathing. Winston Churchill convincing FDR to enact the lend-lease program (bathtub); the Missouri Compromise (steam room); signing of the Declaration ...
Kobe Bryant – The most hated player
fivemagazine.com 7/15/2009 — The Lakers are the champions – and once again here come the comparisons. You can think what you want about the Kobe vs. MJ discussion. But one thing is certain from both sides of the argument – MJ was loved and Kobe is hated. Even fanatical Kobe supporters have to admit being ...
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 ...
Artest versus Ariza
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 7/4/2009 — "You're a player but only because you be playin' yaself."--Jeru the Damaja, "Ya Playin' Yaself" A prime example of the media's never-ending quest to completely misunderstand how basketball games are won and lost is the sudden elevation of Trevor Ariza to "elite" status. I've lost track of how ...
Kobe Opts For Greed
lakersoffire.com 7/1/2009 — Earlier this afternoon the city of Los Angeles breathed a sigh of relief as Kobe Bryant decided against exercising his early termination option and becoming a free agent .
The only thing that isn’t relieved by this news is Jerry Buss’s wallet. By deciding not to escape from his ...
Kobe chooses not to terminate contact, will remain a Laker
scoresreport.com 7/1/2009 —
According to a report by SI.com , Kobe Bryant has decided not to terminate the final two years of his contract and will remain a Los Angeles Laker instead of becoming a free agent.
Now the Lakers and Bryant’s agent will negotiate a contract extension. If they somehow cannot agree, ...
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