being raised in los angeles has made me very familiar with the very popular purple and gold, the los angeles lakers. vivid memories of floppy divac (i don't think he flopped as much before), quick van exel (i have a hunch they based the hunchback of notre dame after him), always complaining elden campbell, and my favorite player at the time eddie jones will forever be apart of my childhood history. i can honestly admit that my interest with the lakers has not always been consistent and like my taste in music would vary with periods of fanaticism and utter denial.
yesterday they played against the phoenix suns and not surprisingly were eliminated, losing the best out of seven - four games to one. i can honestly say that suns deserve to win and believe they have a high chance to win the nba championship if they are able to be the san antonio spurs next round.
when i look back at the lakers 2006-2007 season one word best describes them: inconsistent (both defensibly and offensively). the inconsistency of players to produce day in day out made watching the lakers upsetting and disheartening to say the least. thus i won't be surprised if they trade key players (with the exception of odom and bryant) for a big time player (hoping for jason kid).
i believe it is the responsibility of the lakers organization to surround kobe bryant (easily the best and most complete player of his time) with great players so that they may one again achieve another "three-peat," winning three nba champions in a row. i know it is extremely unlikely with so many great teams - please let me dream....(lol)
~the fray
