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Kobe Bryant’s Contract: Too Much for an Aging Superstar?

Posted: 6th April 2010 by Michael Sun in NBA
To the majority of Laker fans, there is no question that Kobe Bryant is the best basketball player in the world.  The question is how long he'll stay that way. Bryant, 31, recently received an extension that would pay him $83.5 million over three years. The contract would expire after Bryant's 18th season, a couple of months before he turns 36. Many Laker fans are skeptical that Bryant's play will continue to ...

Mighty Los Angeles Lakers Show Biggest Crack in their Armor

Posted: 3rd April 2010 by Michael Sun in NBA
The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are a daunting opponent for every team in the league. With a record of 55-21, the Lakers are the top seed in the west and second only to the Cavaliers overall. Yet, despite this, the Lakers have repeatedly shown key weaknesses throughout the season that could lead to their downfall, the most principle one being their point guards. While the Triangle Offense does not require ...