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2009 June

Archive for June, 2009

If Kobe Bryant wants a new contract, today’s the deadline to ask

Where’s Kobe Bryant? Today is the last day for Bryant to terminate his contract and become an unrestricted free agent, but the Lakers haven’t received notice from the NBA Finals MVP.

Kobe Bryant - Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009 - TIME

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is the 2009 NBA Finals MVP. One of the things he always told me was, Don’t be afraid to be different.

The Soulvine: Kobe, the mayor and the bus

Much to the delight of some high-powered onlookers, Lakers great Kobe Bryant confronted Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at the start of last week’s jam-packed Lakers victory parade and added a whole new dimension to the day’s festivities.

Shaq’s team? Or Kobe and Shaq’s Team

Was just looking up some numbers for Kobe: 2000-2001 Season Average’s: 28.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 40.9 minutes 2001-2002 Season Average’s: 25.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 38.3 minutes 2002-2003 Season Average’s: 30.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 41.5 minutes 2003-2004 Season Average’s: 24.0 points, 5.5 …

Kobe and Jackson Finally Win Big

On June 14, 2009, the Los Angelos Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99 - 86. With this win, the Lakers gained their 15th title in franchise history.

Michael Jackson’s Influence on Kobe

Long time no write, so after taking a lil’ Lakers break, and waiting for something earth-shattering to get the keyboard moving again, what better than the man everyone seems to have some comment on, Michael Jackson; o ur longtime neighbor from Encino, Santa Maria, and Holmby Hills, and who amongst us knew where Holmby Hills was before Thursday?A …

2009-10 power poll: Maybe next year will be Kobe vs. LeBron

Of course, things change. They can change pretty quickly. When last season tipped off, and right on through Christmas, an NBA Finals featuring the Celtics and Lakers seemed inevitable.

Straight Shooting: Who will coach the Lakers?

To start, let’s take a look at an intriguing rumor that has been persistently floating around in cyberspace: That, within the next month, Mike Krzyzewski will take over as Lakers coach once Phil Jackson announces his retirement.

Don’t invite ‘em: Kobe and Antonio?

Wave columnist Betty Pleasant writes there was a dust-up at the Lakers victory parade when star Kobe Bryant refused to ride with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Is Kobe Trying to play General Manager again?

The last time Mr. Bryant opened his mouth on how to improve the Lakers, “All Hell broke loose,” right? The media became so focused on Kobe and his Lakers complaints, that we hardly knew the playoffs were happening… Is Kobe Trying to play General Manager again? by John ‘Fatty’-Fatland [HUMOR] 151 reads Humor The last time Mr.

Kobe’s First Title Without Shaq A Bit Anticlimactic

Even though Shaquille O’Neal’s name should only be mentioned in the same sentence as the words “overrated” and “overweight,” it got plenty of play during the NBA Finals with both of his old teams squaring off and Kobe Bryant winning his first title without the “Big Lazy.” Not to rain on anyone’s parade, but, that was quite possibly one of the worst …

Mills ready to blaze a trail in Portland

All’s well that ends well … Patrick Mills was pick No.55. Photo: David Tease Will Swanton NEW YORK CITY.

Kobe Bryant’s Early Termination Option: The $135 Million Elephant in the Room

Read this. It answers all sorts of questions. All the individuals to be discussed below are, relative to you and me , rich.

Bryant’s Game 3 Jersey Sells for $28,060

It’s a wrap on the 2009 NBA Finals Jersey Auction. The second of two NBA Finals auctions wrapped up Thursday with game-worn jerseys from Game 3 sold online by the league.

Can Jimmie Johnson top Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Michael Phelps as Best Male Athlete?

Johnson, NASCAR’s 3-time defending champion, is nominated against: Kobe Bryant, who led the Los Angeles Lakers to their first title in seven years — and won his first without Shaquille O’Neal. LeBron James, who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA’s best regular season record .