Lakers are Back!!

For all the drama surrounding the Laker’s & their hyper competitive, ego centric star last summer it is just unbelievable to see them in the position they are today. Nobody even gave them a remote chance of doing as well as they did. Although part of their success has been due to their blockbuster trade for Pau Gasol, there is no denying the fact that the supporting cast has gotten better & also the return of Derek Fisher has helped tremendously.Even a blindsided Kobe fan like me would never have imagined him winning an MVP award.Like they say every year it’s just the wins & the top seeding in the western conference that won him the award, not his stats.

Here is a breakdown of his stats for this & last season.
2007-08 : 28.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 5.4apg
2006-07 : 31.6ppg, 5.7rpg, 5.4apg

With the Laker’s up 2-0 in the western conference semi finals they have a good shot at reaching this year’s finals & possibly winning it all. Well, Laker’s fans cheer on.. This might well be the year of a spectacular Hollywood ending.