Seasons of Discontent

As I watched the Lakers stroll through the NBA Finals I couldn’t help but wonder if they were actually all that good.  I couldn’t shake the feeling during the playoffs that the Lakers were a product of an injured Celtics team, a weak Western Conference, and LeBron James having a supporting cast comparable to that [...]

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We’ve had some good times haven’t we old friend? I romanced you – you gave in, I wrote stuff – you say you read it. Now like any good high school relationship I feel it’s time we go our separate ways for the summer. Sure I’ll write you from time to time and maybe we [...]

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Like an oasis in the desert – the Nightcap is back. I missed you. I really did. Now bring that sweet ass up to my place… Lakers 100 Magicians 75 – In their first Finals appearance since their 1995 sweep at the hands of the Rockets, the Magic started about as well as they finished. [...]

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I really don’t like night clubs.  I don’t get the appeal – they’re loud, crowded, and the drinks are expensive.  They basically just completely suck.  So to recap – like Nightcaps, hate night clubs. Lakers 119 Nuggets 92 – The Kobe puppet survives.  A series that had been relatively competitive through 5 games ended in [...]

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Let’s try a Jager-free version of the Nightcap… Nuggets 120 Lakers 101 – Although the Lakers might go on to win this series and play in the Finals, it doesn’t change the fact that the Nuggets might actually have a better team. Even on a night in which Carmelo Anthony shot 3 for 16 and [...]

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It’s Saturday night, I just opened a bottle of wine, Barry White is blasting on the stereo now all I need is you – so come on up for another edition of NBA Nightcap. Don’t make me beg. Lakers 103 Nuggets 97 – Well guess I don’t have to be nice to the Nuggets anymore. [...]

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If you’ve checked azcentral.com today I’m sure you’ve seen Paola Boivin’s column titled “Suns could learn from Lakers“. Within the article Boivin informs us that the Suns need to follow the lessons taught by Lakers management in putting together a winning basketball team. What are these lessons you may ask? Get a trade package like [...]

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Magic 95 Celtics 90 – Superman pulled down 22 rebounds and blocked three shots, including sending Ray Allen’s layup attempt into the 14th row, to lead the Magicians to a victory on Boston’s home court.  Pure boredom allowed the Celts to sneak back into the game after falling behind by 28, but this one was [...]

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