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ON3 3Y3D WILLI3
Things are certainly shaping up for a Laker/Celtic Finals. We'll see how Phx bounces back this evening, but the Lakers are playing strong ball right now and I think Phx just doesn't matchup to the Lakers. As a lifelong Laker's fan (dad lives out there and has had season tickets since the late 70's) I have seen every great player in the game play against the Lakers, and for the Lakers. I saw Jordan take it to them on many occasions, saw Kareem's last game, Magic's last game, I was there for the 85 and 87 Magic/Bird showdowns after losing to Boston in 84. Thus, my hatred of Boston runs deep into the depths of my blue-blood pumping heart. And, it's that Blue blood that gets me all flustered when Boston does well. As a UofK alum, how can I not root for Rondo? I mean, seriously. Conflicted isn't even close. In 2008 when it was evident that Gasol wasn't playing hard enough, the Celtics had too much emotion because they hadn't accomplished squat in 20 years (whereas the Lakers kept racking up rings), and they were playing with much more intent and purpose than the Lakers, I began to wish Rondo the best in hopes that one of my Wildcats would earn himself a ring. So, I can say that I was disappointed to lose to Boston, of all teams, but happy that Rondo got what he deserved (I could give two squirts of lemonade about Allen, Pierce, or head-case Garnett but ALL UofK Wildcats deserve NBA championship rings - in fact, they should be given one instead of a hat at the draft!) Where does that leaves us today? Hopefully with a chance at redemption for the Laker's because it's basically not in Phil's DNA to lose to a team twice in a row in the Finals. The Lakers may or may not even get there, and the Magic could turn it around on Boston (yeah, right!), but if they do and it is another gloried program matchup, watch out because the Laker's are lightyears better than any team Boston has played so far. Best case scenario for me is that Rondo get's his 2nd ring in a purple and gold uniform, and Cousins get's his 1st in a purple and gold uniform!
One more thing, if Van Gundy doesn't stop jocking JJ Reddick,I don't think I can watch the rest of that series. All Duke players should be stripped of their basic human rights, and handed a one-way ticket, no a bill for a one-way ticket to obscurity.
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