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Who has been the best Playoff Performer so far? Lebron James's stats were amazing as are Kobe's. But what about Steve Nash, Kevin Garnett, and Dwight Howard. Pau Gasol has been an absolute stud in the Lakers offense and defense. Amar'e Stoudemire is averaging 22.2 points and picking up big boards. Who has been the best of the best during these playoffs???Begin Slideshow

With the Los Angeles Lakers ready to play the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals, Kobe Bryant was asked if revenge was on his mind. He replied, "What do you think?" Basketball fans the world over already know how the "Black Mamba" thinks. The Suns knocked the Lakers out of the playoffs two years in a row. But now Kobe is back with an old weapon (Derek Fisher) and a couple ...

This is part two of my NBA Finals Forecast series. For part one (Celtics Vs. Lakers), click here .  A match-up of Suns vs. Magic is highly unlikely given that the Magic are behind 3-1 to the Celtics in their series. But if the nearly impossible match-up were to happen, here is how I think it would pan out. The Magic are notorious for their three-point shooting ability, as they shot 37 ...

Kobe Bryant has won four NBA Championships.  Fact. Kobe Bryant has a very good chance at winning a fifth title in 2010.  Fact. Kobe Bryant is one of the top players in the league today.  Fact. Kobe Bryant belongs in the discussion of the all-time greats.  Fact. Kobe Bryant has lead the Lakers to four NBA Championships.  Myth. That's right... myth!  I am tired of hearing commentators and fans describe Bryant's role in the Lakers' ...

As always seems to be the case during this time of year, draft rumors are swirling faster than a twister in Kansas. Some of the rumors are meant as a means of misdirection; a way for teams to bluff each other into making foolish deals. Some rumors are ridiculous and should be discarded as quickly as they are heard. However, some rumors may have a nugget of truth to them. These are the ...

In just a little more than one month, LeBron James will be a free man; at only 26, the biggest name in American sports has the whole world in his hands. As he approaches the end of his six-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, No. 23 is playing his own game of The Bachelor with a group of teams yearning for franchise makeovers.  The most forward suitors (ignoring possible sign-and-trade offers) ...

The entire world recognizes that he’s one of the most decorated coaches in the NBA by accomplishing more than the average coach. Aside from all the LeBron James melodrama captivating the attention as he becomes a free agent this summer, the Chicago Bulls are pursuing in an extreme makeover to revamp around a young and talented core. It’s easy to forget that James, who is now the biggest curiosity in ...

While I have every intention of discussing the upcoming free agency period as promised, allow me to have a brief therapy session first. I’m devastated that we got the #1 pick. Really. At #2, there’d be no choice but to take Evan Turner. Now, it seems there’s almost no choice but John Wall. If you read my last article, then you know I’m much higher on Turner for this ...

When the best basketball player on the planet is a free agent, there is going to be speculation as to where he will end up. It cannot be stated enough: where LeBron signs his next contract will impact the NBA's power balance for years to come. Owners know this. Players know this. Fans know this. With everyone trying to get a piece of the King, there are plenty of both wacky ...

The 2010 NBA Draft class is as loaded as they come. With potential stars at every position and an anticipated free-agent extravaganza, fans should have plenty to look forward without any games being played. My first big board highlights the top 30 prospects before teams have had a chance to work them out. Follow me on Twitter @JohnLorge.Begin Slideshow