As Superman Hangs Up His Cape, Lakers Nation Remembers his Impact
Yesterday's press conference regarding Shaquille O'Neal's retirement reminded basketball and sports fans across the world what Shaq meant to the game. In my opinion, yesterday's conference was one of the best retirement announcements to occur in a long time. The…
Why the NBA Wants the Lakers in the Finals Rather Than Dallas
As the NBA began its 2011 Finals last night, the basketball community and the NBA are anticipating a dip in viewership for the Dallas Mavericks versus the Miami Heat series compared to last year's seven game juggernaut between arch rivals,…
If NBA Lockout Occurs, Will Players Play and Possibly Stay Overseas?
With all the turmoil surrounding the National Football League (NFL) regarding the ongoing lockout between the owners and the NFL's Player's Association, the NBA, its team owners, and its players should commit themselves to doing everything possible to avoid a…
As Jerry Returns to the West, His Legacy Lives On
With Jerry West returning to California next year as an executive in the front office of the Golden State Warriors, his legacy continues to rise. West has had a successful and uncommon impact on the NBA. He is known just…
In All Sports, Championships Are Won With Teamwork
The great Phil Jackson once said success and winning championships “requires the individuals involved to surrender their self-interest for the greater good so that the whole adds up to more than the sum of its parts.”* With head coaching stints…
Ron Artest’s Future with the Lakers
There was one reason why Mitch Kupchak brought Ron Artest to the Los Angeles Lakers: defense. Artest's hiring brought many questions to the Lakers' community because of his erratic and sometimes violent behavior on the court. In fact, it was Ron…
Should the Lakers Go After Dwight Howard?
Ever since the Orlando Magic were booted out of the playoffs by the Atlanta Hawks and the Lakers untimely exit at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, trade rumors started concerning Superman 2.0, Dwight Howard. Sources close to Dwight Howard…
For Los Angeles, the Times Are Changing…Again
Is it 2004 again, or is it just me? The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a similar situation once again. Phil Jackson is leaving as head coach, with the replacement yet to be confirmed. The Lakers are coming off…
Who Will Be the Heir to Jackson’s Throne?
The Los Angeles Lakers have a daunting task this off-season. It is not the likely changes that will be made to the roster. The daunting task is the decision that Jerry Buss and Mitch Kupchak will make to replace the…
Mitch Kupchak’s Value to the Lakers
Mitch Kupchak has demonstrated a knack for planning during his days as an NBA player and at his current position as the General Manager for the Los Angeles Lakers. Kupchak began playing basketball in Long Island, New York, where he…
