Total confidence, total domination. They could really be the first team to go undefeated in the playoffs.
L.A. now has what Chicago had a couple years ago. Common denominator: Phil Jackson. Yeah, I know the arguement, look at the players he's had. But what other coach can get superstar egos like that to play together as a team? All the bickering between Kobe and Shaq, just like Michael and Scotty in years past. What happens when playoff time rolls around? Egos get put aside and the ass kickin begins.
I was skeptical that Jackson's success was all due to Jordan, but now that he has managed to cool the egos of the Lakers enough to play the playoffs, I am beginning to believe in him. The Lakers have to be the favorites right now.
I'd like to see the 76ers go all the way. I've been a huge Iverson fan since the day he stepped onto the Georgetown campus! Actually, I am a huge Hoya fan and tend to root for them in the NBA. I think a lakers 76ers final would be very interesting... the explosiveness of Iverson and Kobe Bryant with Shaq's dominance versus Motumbo's great "D". Unfortunately for me, Iverson's injuries may end up costing the 76ers the series.
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May 28th, 2001
sjp777 Member
Posts: 613 From: San Francisco, CA Registered: Apr 2001
Oh my God, they get better every game. I was born and raised in Chicago, so the Jordan Bulls will always be the ultimate for me, but damn this is the next best thing.
Can they go all the way 15-0? It is sure starting to look that way.
I would have loved to see the Lakers against the Raptors in the Finals! LA is gonna be tough, they've got alot of rest in the playoffs. I've been a Lakers fan since the days of Magic and Kareem. Kobe is, in my opinion the best player in the NBA right now. Barkley even said that Kobe is better than Jordan was at this age! Let's see if Kobe can keep it going for as long as Michael. Would love to see him destroy Jordans records!!
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CanadianGT Member
Posts: 556 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Mar 2001
No we have not really met. I just saw that you are From Toronto, so being from there as well, I would have liked to have seen them go all the way, and we had a chance had Carters shot not been 2 inches to long. I did see your car at the last Fiero show in september in Bramelea though. Talked to you for like 2 minutes, but nothing you would remember. I gotta tell you man, that is one sweet ride! PeAcE Kyle
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Jay Member
Posts: 1107 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: May 2000
I was at the show for like 5 minutes. I just dropped my car off and had to go to a wedding (one of my best friends). I am predicting the Lakers will take it all...undefeated!!!!
in the Finals! LA is gonna be tough, they've got alot of rest in the playoffs. I've been a Lakers fan since the days of Magic and Kareem. Kobe is, in my opinion the best player in the NBA right now. Barkley even said that Kobe is better than Jordan was at this age! Let's see if Kobe can keep it going for as long as Michael. Would love to see him destroy Jordans records!! 
