Before Kobe Bryant‘s post-Memphis adjustment (after the team meeting), I would have my top MVP candidates as such: (1) LeBron James (2) Chris Paul (3) Tony Parker (4) James Harden (5) Carmelo Anthony. I’m sure  – at the time – many had a similar list to mine, with some exceptions. In light of Kobe’s recent play and the Lakers currently in the [...]

I’ve noticed, due to the disappointment of this 2012/13 season, that Mike D’Antoni has drawn serious criticism. D’Antoni deserves criticism, but not to the extent that many Laker fans think. D’Antoni’s criticism is based more on hyperbole and characterizations of his coaching style. I acknowledge that some criticisms are legit, but my point here is to rebut the lazy criticisms that [...]

ESPN has done it again, just hate on Kobe in their latest NBA ranking. I’m of the opinion that the majority of NBA media (with the exception of a few like Michael Wilbon, Mark Jackson, and Reggie) despise Kobe for proving them wrong. He won without Shaq, a former media favourite, and had more championships than his former teammate who [...]