thesportsbank.net - 6/23/2009
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By Shaymus McLaughlin
It’s now been over a week since the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship, their 15th overall as a franchise, and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. As a sports fan, it’s certainly a wonderful story. Kobe was finally able to win without the great ...
The Lakers, The Luxury Tax And You
forumblueandgold.com 6/18/2009 —
Now the discussion begins about how we get this feeling again next year.
And we can’t start talking seriously about offseason moves until we have a discussion about the Lakers salary and financial situations — specifically the luxury tax. Sure, ...
Playoff Prospectus: Champions by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com 6/15/2009 — The Los Angeles Lakers used a 16-0 run in the second quarter to close out a postseason that will be remembered not for the journey, but for the destination.
Congratulations to the Lakers
blazersedge.com 6/15/2009 — That's right, I said it. No asterisk. When you win a World Title you deserve something. There you go.
Seriously, congrats go out to the Lakers and their fans. The trip through the Western Conference turned out to be more uncomfortable than they could have wished, but ...
There Is No Drug Like A Lakers Win: Game 1 Recap
silverscreenandroll.com 5/20/2009 —
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by Mark J. Terrill - AP
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First, let's get something straight. You're going to hear from every perspective (fans, haters, ...
NOTE TO NBA: Lakers are good for business
retrosportstalk.blogspot.com 6/5/2009 — One thing NBA history has shown us is that people love to watch the Lakers. It doesn't matter if its the "Showtime" Lakers, the "Shaq" Lakers or the "Kobe" Lakers they all get respect. TV ratings go through the roof when the Lakers take the floor for those final seven games. Maybe its the ...
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Will Return For 2009-2010 Season
mkrob.com 7/4/2009 —
Phil Jackson will return to coach the NBA champion Lakers for at least one more season, the Hall of Famer announced today.
Jackson, 63, received positive news on a battery of medical tests and made his decision known today.
He held an option on the two-year contract extension he ...
The Glass Half Full Perspective on the Lakers Win
bustabucket.com 6/16/2009 —
On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers won their 4th NBA title since 2000. Blazer fans, let's give credit where credit is due. As much as I hate to say it, the Lakers were the best team. They outplayed each team they faced in the playoffs, coming up with big plays in clutch situations to win ...
Lakers 103, Nuggets 94: Game 5 Recap
silverscreenandroll.com 5/28/2009 —
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by Harry How - Getty Images
Wednesday's Game 5 was a true team effort. Along with Odom, Fisher, and Ariza, Gasol and Bynum shared the load so that ...
Memo To All Laker Haters: You Need Us
lakeshowlife.com 6/9/2009 — This one goes out to all of you who make fun of Kobe’s mean mug .
This one goes out to all of you who claim Phil Jackson is nothing more than lucky .
This one goes out to all of you who talk trash on Lamar Odom’s pimptacular sense of style .
This one goes out to all of you ...
The LA Lakers Are Your 2009 NBA Champions
thehoopdoctors.com 6/15/2009 — June 14, 2009 - Dr. Anklesnap
NBA Finals Game 5: Lakers 99-Magic 86
The Orlando Magic fought hard in games 2, 3, and 4, of the NBA Finals but still found themselves down 3-1 heading into Game 5 tonight in Orlando. Stan Van Gundy rallied his troops and ...
The All-Time Los Angeles Lakers Team —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/23/2009
After the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic to win the NBA championship—their 10th in Los Angeles—and as I was watching the fans celebrate on TV in front of Staples Center and at the Coliseum, I started thinking about who would be ...
