Because I’m sure you can guess the answers to these questions, I’ve put at least one trick question in the mix (whose answer isn’t Kobe Byrant). 1 — Who led the Lakers in assists when they won the 3 NBA Championships in 2000 – 2002? a) Derek Fisher b) Brian Shaw c) Rick Fox d) Kobe Bryant 2— Which player from the draft class of 1996 has more assists? a) Ray Allen b) Stephon Marbury c) Tracy McGrady d) Kobe...

Is Luke Walton Overrated? During the second half of the Lakers loss to the Cavs on Sunday, January 27, 2008, commentator / analyst Jeff Van Gundy said that Luke Walton’s skills probably weren’t good enough to start for any NBA team, but Luke’s “basketball IQ” was very high, and that is what makes him an asset for the Lakers. I like Luke, but I did wonder if people would be saying that if he wasn’t Bill Walton’s kid. Luke...

Well, that was an interesting game. (Spurs 103, Lakers 91). Kobe Bryant was one turnover short of a triple double (29 points, 12 rebounds, 9 turnovers). In fact, the quickest analysis of the game can be made with one word: turnovers. o The Spurs had 7 turnovers, the Lakers had 22. o The Lakers scored 7 of their points off of Spurs turnovers, the Spurs scored 27 of their points off of Lakers turnovers. Kobe Bryant himself had 2 more...

When sharks smell blood in the water, they don’t care if it is a dead fish or a human life, they convene to the scene for their bite of the prey of the day, without pity or conscience. Humans, on the other hand, well, they do the same — especially on the Internet where people are allowed to interact with others from the safe perch of anonymity. Nevertheless, I’d like to put out a quick defense of Kwame. Don’t misunderstand me...

Do you know anyone who predicted that the 2008 NBA Finals would feature the Lakers verses the Celtics? Me neither. As of last night, the Lakers and the Celtics have the best records in the West and East respectively. Actually, the Lakers are tied with the Suns for the best record in the Western Conference, but the Lakers have beaten the Suns both times they’ve met this year, so the Lakers would have the number 1 seed in the West if the...

Just a quick note on Carlos Boozer. Living in Utah now, I frequently hear people say that Carlos Boozer is just a scorer and doesn’t play defense. It’s like the stuff they keep saying about Kobe Bryant — too many people just parrot what they hear from someone else, without thinking or researching. First, Boozer is currently the #2 rebounding power forward in the NBA. That alone shows Boozer isn’t just a scorer, but...