Look! One thing that is clear in my mind is Bron and AD lead Lakers will reach the Finals! Now I know what your think how can you know for sure? Fact is we can’t in a time of uncertainty for sports fans and the world in general, we can't be sure about much. Here come the big BUT and like MC Hammer I can not lie (Poet don't hurt 'em-Tim), the Lakers have a different drive than other teams this year to get it done. The tragic loss of in my eyes the greatest of all time Kobe Bryant. It’s a must to channel that Mamba Mentality and win it all. It' s a big ask for Bron and AD and the rest of this new look Lakers that still own the top spot in the West, but the odds are in our favour. No matter which team you support basketball fans want to see 'Bron lift that trophy and say “this is for Kobe.” Now if you ask me I don’t think there is any greater homage we can pay to the Laker and NBA legend!
So what of the East? Who is going to stand against us? Will it be the mighty Bucks lead by last season MVP Giannis? Or maybe arch rivals Celtic? Or maybe a wild card run for Philly? Or even maybe a Jimmy lead Heat? Nothing is certain right now in any case all I know...in fact no all I BELIEVE is the Lakers will achieve what they have to for the city and most importantly for Kobe.
Teams from the West that stand in our way consist of you know that other team in LA (sorry really can't remember their name even though they have two All-Stars on their team). You can’t rule out Denver who want Nuggets of gold. All round they are a strong team who could pose a threat in the Western Conference Finals or even semis for the Lakers and let’s not forget the fuelled up backcourt of the Houston Rocket. Can Harden and Westbrook bring it home? Or will they crash land in the final stretch? As for Curry and Golden State though they returned before this COVID pandemic fireing on all cylinders. I think like the JoJo classic its 'Too Little, Too Late' this season.
So many if ands or buts. I know the fact is time will tell, but every fan has to admit (even if you’re a dirty Celtic), that the Lakers are a must for the NBA finals to finish off what has been a strange and heartbreaking NBA season. DAN STOCKER.
