Random Thoughts : Lakers - Jazz, Cavaliers - Celtics, and Bill Simmons

szach001 posted 5/15/2008 from myinnerfan.blogspot.com [flag]

Just as the title suggests. A look at the offensive 'offense' of Mike Brown, Pau Gasol's push off, as well as the Bill Simmons saga. [link]

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