All Grown Up
Lamar Odom - since Pau arrived, Lamar looks like a man who's comfortable in his own skin. Stand on the earth and proclaim who you are, Lamar - the best damn third option in the world!
Worth His Weight In Gold
Derek Fisher - When his playing days are done, keep him on as an assistant coach. Kobe becomes the One True Kobe in his presence.
EuroStar
Pau. Wow! Gasol. I'm not shaving or cutting my hair anymore. It's the closest I'll ever be to looking like a Laker!
The Kids Are Alright
Jordan, Sasha, Rony, Trevor, Luke. I woke up one morning this season and all of a sudden, the Lakers were the deepest team in the NBA. How'd that happen?
The Mike Penberthy Feel Good Story of the Year Award
Cobey Karl survives cancer, becomes an NBA player, and faces his Dad in the playoffs. Made for TV movie anyone?
The Space Cadet Comes Back to Earth
When I see Vlade Radmanovic rain down those long, long 3's, I'm glad Laker management didn't void his contract.
The Sky's The Limit
For 14 beautiful games this season, we saw the future and it was AWESOME - tall, strong, athletic, dominant. How good is Drew Bynum going to be when he's 25?
The Brain Trust
Dr. Buss. Mitch Kupchack. Phil Jackson. Jim Buss. Ronnie Lester. The Laker brain trust showed why this is an extraordinarily effective franchise. Kobe Bryant better not play strip poker with Dr. Buss. He'll end up strolling naked down Chick Hearn Walk.
Better Than Jordan
That's right. Kobe has a realistic chance of going down in NBA history as the best player of all time - better than Michael Jordan. He's only 3 championships behind and he's playing on a team with the potential to win 5 or 6 more before his career is over. He has (amazingly, shockingly, wonderfully) become a leader, a team player, a joy to watch and (apparently) to play with. He is the One True Kobe and we are all blessed to watch him.
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