Kobe’s Consecutive Games of 40+ and 12 Are Unmatched in 24 Years

Looking at Kobe Bryant‘s numbers from the last 2 games alone is mind blowing: 41+ points and 12 assists. Those numbers on a box score stand out like Dwight Howard playing on the jungle gym with preschoolers during recess. The amazing part is that the numbers themselves can’t possibly explain the extraordinary circumstances in whichContinue reading “Kobe’s Consecutive Games of 40+ and 12 Are Unmatched in 24 Years”

22 Games Left. How Must The Lakers Finish to Make Playoffs?

Please read updated post 3/24/13 “12 Games Remaining. How Must the Lakers Finish to Stay in Playoff Picture?   The Los Angeles Lakers are finally on a roll and making a strong push towards the playoffs. The Lakers have won 5 of their last 6 and 13 of their last 18. As it stands rightContinue reading “22 Games Left. How Must The Lakers Finish to Make Playoffs?”

Kobe Bryant Named Player of the Month for February; his 17th P.O.M.

The NBA announced on Friday the players of the month in each conference for the month of February. Lebron James of the Miami Heat earned the player of the month for the eastern conference for the 4th straight month. James averaged 29.7 points, 7.8 assists, 7.5 rebounds and shot 65.1% from the field in theContinue reading “Kobe Bryant Named Player of the Month for February; his 17th P.O.M.”

The Lakers Next 8 Games Are Crucial For Their Playoff Chances

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a mildly successful 7 game road trip where they went 4 and 3. The losses to a very hot Boston Celtics team that came in on a 5 game winning streak at the time and the defending champions Miami Heat were seen as unlikely spots to pick upContinue reading “The Lakers Next 8 Games Are Crucial For Their Playoff Chances”

Contrary to Popular Belief, Kobe Has Always Been a Willing Facilitator

Written by: Fern Rea Kobe Bryant continues to get portrayed in the media and by fans as a selfish, high volume shooter who refuses to trust his teammates. Such things have been said as Kobe having tunnel vision and only caring about his statistical achievements. Some say that he only cares about his legacy andContinue reading “Contrary to Popular Belief, Kobe Has Always Been a Willing Facilitator”

9 Ways to Fix The Lakers This Season

Written by Sean Presley: When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired both Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, basketball fans from all over the globe assumed it was going to be a Lakers vs Heat match up in this years’ NBA finals. On paper this was the best Lakers’ team ever assembled and the script had us all anxiousContinue reading “9 Ways to Fix The Lakers This Season”