April 14, 2016 Posted in  Lakers, NBA

For the Lakers’ faithful, this has been the worst season in franchise history. Who will carry the torch going forward? D’Angelo Russell is the most viable candidate, but the answer, unfortunately, is not on the team right now. Especially with the night Kobe Bryant had vs. the Utah Jazz tonight.

Kobe scored 60, yes, that’s right, sixty points in a come from behind victory.

I remember being a sophomore in high school when Kobe was drafted, leaving Tim Duncan as the only player that was active, before I graduated high school, that will play in 2016-17. His finest hour was sweeping the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA Finals, to win his 4th title, first as the key player on his team.

What lies ahead for Kobe?

Congratulations on a great career, Kobe Bryant. Good luck in your future endeavors.

February 26, 2016 Posted in  NBA

The debate has begun; do we try to make the NBA watchable or do we just start fining players for appearing on Shaqtin’ A Fool? I’d say fine them the price of a sandwich and a beverage at Subway. Its purpose is to get players to step their game up.

We have guys doing things like traveling long distances, I.e. seven or more steps without dribbling, to airballing free throws, to (the worst offense) not playing defense at all. I’m glad Shaqtin’ exists because it can motivate players to be more alert.

My choice for Shaqtin’ MVP: Garlon Green, of some team in Germany. Look him up on YouTube. He dunked the ball in his own basket.

Anyway, the NBA right now is sometimes hard to watch because while offenses are still flashy, I have not heard of a team having a good defense because defense has appare...