The Lakers are the NBA’s 2009 World Champions! An amazing fifteen NBA titles in thirty finals appearances! I’ve been a huge fan of L.A. for over 20 years now and after such a horrible ending (40 point blowout) against Boston during last season’s amazing playoff run, I can proudly say that the haters are silenced and the Lakers are on the top of the NBA pinnacle once again.
Kobe Bryant has finally earned a fourth ring (and first Finals MVP) without being in the shadow of Shaquille O’Neal and Phil Jackson now stands alone with ten NBA finals wins, one ahead of Bostons legendary Red Auerbach.
Many skeptics think this season is one and done for L.A., but Buss has always believed in paying the big bucks for winners even if it means paying the Luxury Tax. Kobe has already expressed that he has no intentions of leaving the Lakers, and I expect Ariza, Odom, and Shannon Brown to be back in uniform next season to defend and possibly win back to back titles. The competition has always been great, but Kobe and the Lakers live for it! Long live the LAKERS!
Shaq to Kobe via Twitter: At least he’s man enough to admit it! haha
Congratualtions kobe, u deserve it. You played great . Enjoy it my man enjoy it. And I know what yur sayin rt now “Shaq how my ass taste “
Final Lebron and Kobe Puppet commercials.
Guys – check this Lakers Children’s book out about the 2009 Championship team. I’ve already ordered three for my kid and nephews.
Some 5th grader made it with his dad.
Go Lakers!!!!
It would be nice if they had included a screenshot and some excerpts of exactly what we would be purchasing.
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looks like they have a cover shot to that book.
What do you think of the Laker’s acquisition of Artest and losing Ariza to the Rockets? I hate to see Ariza go, he played really well with the team and was a great role player. I just hope that Artest can fill up the role and provide more to the team.
I hope to see a Lakers-Cavaliers Finals this year. Kobe-Artest vs Lebron-Shaq. :D
artest is still the better defender IMO and just his presence is gonna make a difference. Its going to be a Lakers-Spurs WCF. Lakers in 6.
I want to see LAKERS – BOSTON again with BOSTON on the losing side so I can see Garnett cry!!! haha
Trivia – the Lakers maintain the report for the longest consecutive successful streak in US franchise team sports. an NBA record. What’s that number? (33)