Kobe proves his greatness isn't Diesel powered: He emerged from the room where they take the championship photos, the moment that proved to Kobe Bryant that this wasn't a dream. A few minutes before midnight, seven years since his last title, Bryant exuded more than exhilaration. It was relief. Column
Phil finally celebrates ... as he should: Phil Jackson didn't want to celebrate until the job was finished. When it was over, when he'd secured his 10th championship to pass Red Auerbach for the most in NBA history, Jackson could finally let go. This was his 10th champagne bath, but it was seven years in the making. Berger's Blog
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sportsdvl: Congrats to the Lakers for winning the title and props to the Magic for a fine effort in the Finals. The Magic played their asses off and deserved to be there. Lots of haters out tonight but the Championship means everything folks! Everyone kept talking about how Kobe needed a Title without Shaq. Well, Shaq has 1 title without Kobe but he did it with D-Wade so not like he did it on his own. Kobe cemented his place near the top of the all-time greats. Game 5: Kobe finally wins a title without Shaq
kantor_go gator: First, congrats to the LA Lakers for winning the 2009 NBA finals and being the champs. Also, congrats to Kobe on winning the title and winning it without Shaq, because I know that has been the question of him that he can not do it without Shaq. Well, Kobe proved it tonight. The Magic on the other hand played great, great meaning in the first quarter. After that, they surrender. Game 5: Lakers put away Magic in 5
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Hi there. It is Doyel's job to stir it up, but come one, comparing Lebron and Kobe is fun. Take it for what it is....comparing Lebron and Kobe is hard, they play two different positions,
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