Playoffs? We Talking About the Playoffs?

Kobe Bryant’s not walking through that door!

If you’re talking about the NBA Playoffs and the Los Angeles Lakers, the answer is a resounding “Nope”.

I know I’m in the minority here, but I wasn’t a big proponent of the Lakers signing LeBron James. I know he’s arguably the best player in the NBA. But I wanted the Lakers to let the young players grow. Show patience and add a free agent or two without sacrificing the young core. Of course, Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka had other ideas.

What do I know? I’ve only been a fan of the NBA and the Lakers since my Dad introduced me to the team back in the ’80s. I grew up on the Showtime Lakers. Cheered during the Kobe and Shaq years. LA is used to winning teams.  It’s hard for me to watch my once beloved team being mismanaged like this.

All good things come to an end and it was time to rebuild.  However, getting LeBron changes the dynamic of the team. Maybe that’s a good thing.

Playoffs? Not this year.

What do you think the Lakers should do? Trade the young players? Pursue Anthony Davis and other free agents? Fire the coach?

Shout out in the comment section.

LeBron James wins his first title, and it wont be his last – Grantland

Congratulations to the Miami Heat!  I’m not a LeBron fan but the man played his ass off and deserved the win.

LeBron James wins his first title, and it wont be his last – Grantland.

NBA Finals Prediction

The NBA Finals are now set. Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Miami Heat.  My Lakers have long been eliminated so I will have to choose a new team to root for. That choice is really easy for me. OKC.

I’m not going to pile on the Miami Heat.  Much has already been written and discussed about how Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh decided to play together.   I couldn’t care less.  I will admit that I am not a “fan” of Lebron James.  It has more to do with the way he was over-hyped coming into the League and not a reflection of his playing abilities.  The man can flat out play.  He is a three time MVP for a reason.

I just like Kevin Durant more.  I think OKC has a better team.  It would be great if they could win it.  So, now we have the NBA dream match up.  I can see the story lines now.  The “evil free agent bought” Heat versus the “brought up in the draft nice guys” Thunder.

Let the games begin.