Video Games reveal Finals Superstars

Just Released over the last or so, NBA Live and NBA 2K has announced their cover athletes. NBA Live has chosen Slam dunk champion, reigning defensive player of the year award, and current eastern conference champion Dwight Howard, performing his "Superman" Dunk on the cover. 2K Sports has chosen the one who (unfortunately) defeated him, 4-Time NBA champion, just winning his 4th championship, Kobe Bryant showimg why he is called "The Black Mamba" showing the crowd his #24. Both games are expected to be released in early to mid-September.

Lakers Capture 15th title

After much turbulation without Shaq to lead them, Kobe Bryant has finally won himself a ring without him. The Magic clearly did not have it in game 5, and the Lakers took advantage. The Lakers looked unstoppable as they got their 15th, Phil Jackson's 10th, and Kobe's 4th. Just like back in the 80's, a year after the Celtics win a ring, the Lakers are sure to follow, and Kobe has had himself a season, getting an All-Star MVP, Western Conference title, a Gold Medal in the Beijing Olympics, and an NBA championship in the same year.

The End is near

Well one out of two ain't bad. The anticipated LeBron and Kobe series of destiny has unfortunately been put to an abrupt halt. LeBron and his streaky shooting Cavs had their flaws get the best of them, as the Orlando Magic in 6 games defeated basketball royalty. However, with LeBron out of the way, Kobe has a much better chance of winning the Finals... Not! The Lakers have a 1-3 record against the Magic over the past two sesons, and Pau Gasol has an average of 4 fouls a game against the magic. And to ice the cake, it is bwcomingba possibility that the beloved Jameer Nelson is coming back! The Mgic certainly have the momentum as well the resources to win the whole thing. But there's one huge factor that put the Lakers at an even playing field with Orlando: Kobe Bryant. Look Magic fans, Kobe is hungry, and when your hungry you get mean, and when Kobe is mean, he's practically unstoppable. The Lakers are not going to pass up this opprotunity to win a ring, at least not without a fight. Kobe a going to lead his Lakers to victory, but I do think that this series can go to seven games if the Magic can keep the shooters open, a gain a little more paint game, because Dwight can't do it by yourself. The Lakers have plenty of weapons, but so does the Orlando Magic. Will Kobe Bryant give his all to get the lakers their 15th NBA Championship, ans Phil Jackson's 10th?Or will the reigning defensive player of the year, Dwight Howard put yet another stamp in history against one of the greatest franchises to be in this position? It all starts with game 1tonight in Los Angeles 9:00 eastern time on ABC. Be There.

Kobe Bryant: Player Profile

Other than LeBron James, there is another superstar who also has been known to carry on Michael Jordan's legacy. Kobe Bryant. What was the Charlotte Hornets mistake in the draft, became the lakers savior, as he too shares a resumé that shows that he is the only one that can stop the King:
•3-time NBA Champion 2000-02
•5 Finals appearences
•1 MVP
•2-time scoring champion
•11-time All-Star 11 consecutive appearences
•3-time All-Star MVP
•11-time All NBA selection
•9-time All-Defensive selection
•NBA All-Rookie Selection
•NBA Slam Dunk Champion 1997
•Second greatest scoring night in NBA history (81)
•Record for most 3-pointers on a game (12)
•Record for most 3-pointers in a half (8)
•Youngest to reach 15,000, 18,000, 20,000, and 23,000 points
•Youngest to be named on All-Rookie team
•Youngest to be named on All-Defensive team
•Youngest Player to start a game
•Youngest Player to start in an All-Star game
•Most points scored at Madison Square Garden (61)
•5 60+ point games
•24 50+ point games in a career
•96 40+ point games in a career
•27 40+ point games in a season
•4 consecutive 50+ point games
•9 consecutive 40+ point games
•1 gold medal in 2008 olympics
•1 FiBA tournament championship
Kobe was a young phenom when he first came into the league, beating records that even Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain could not do, until Lebron wins a ring, Kobe will remain at the top of eveyone's list.

Lebron James: Player Profile

Lebron James is being considered the greatest player since Micheal Jordan. The GREATEST. The Guy has only been in the league for 6 years and they are already calling him the "King". I mean what has this kid done anyway?
•Number 1 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft
•2003 Rookie of the year
•5-Time All-Star
•2-Time All-Star MVP
•1 Finals appearence
•1 MVP Award
•1 Scoring Title
•1 Eastern Conference Championship
•1 Olympic Gold Medal
•3- time NBA First team
•1-time All NBA Defensive team
•FIBA Championship 2007
•161 career 30+ point games
•17 career 30+ point playoff games
•32 career 40+ point games in a season
•4 career 40+ point playoff games
•8 career 50+ point games in a season
•24 career triple doubles
•3 career playoff triple doubles
•One of three players in nba history with average of 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a rookie season
•One of five with 25 points, 7rebounds, and 7 assists in a season
•One of four with 31 points, 7rebounds, and 6 assists in a season
•One of only two with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists for five consecutive seasons
•One of two with 2000 points, 500 rebounds, and 500 assists in a season at least 4 times
•One of three to average 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists in a postseason series
•One of three to have a triple double In a playoff debut
•Youngest player to win an MVP
•Youngest player to win Rookie of the year
•Youngest player to record a triple double
•Youngest player to score 30 points in a game
•Youngest player to score 40 points in a game
•Youngest player to score 50 points in a game
•Youngest player to 2000 points in a season
•Youngest to average 30 points a game in a season
•Youngest to be awarded all NBA honors
•Youngest to all NBA first team
•Youngest to win all star MVP
•Youngest to reach 1,000-12,000 points
•Holds or Shares 49 Cavaliers franchise records
IS THAT ALL!!!!!
Kobe was said to be the next Michael Jordan, but I think that there is a new breed of superstar and his name is Lebron James!
Numbers don't lie, and that's a lot of stats!
King James, enough said.

NBA Award winners

Here are the winners of the NBA Player Achievement Awards:
Rookie of the Year: Derrick Rose: Chicago Bulls
Sixth Man: Jason Terry: Dallas Mavericks
Most Improved: Danny Granger: Indiana Pacers
Coach of the Year: Mike Brown: Cleveland Cavaliers
Most Valuable Player: Lebron James: Cleveland Cavaliers

Playoff Race Heats Up

Everyone has been talking about lebron's Cleveland Cavaliers and Kobe's Los Angeles Lakers making it to the NBA Finals to make it one for the ages, and after the performance that the cavs put on in the first two rounds, they say that the Cavs are a heavy favorite. But what about the opposition? For one, Carmelo Anthony and his Denver Nuggets, are giving the lakers a run for their money, making this a nail biter in the west coast, and Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic, are no slouch either, handing the Cavs their first two losses of the series, leading it 2-1. Although the Nuggets are down, don't count them out, there's always a chance when they play at home, and of course the Cavs need to win game 4, lebron is going to show why he is the MVP and put on a great performence to send it back to the Q knotted at 2 games a piece. All in all, the conference is going to decide who is the worthiest opponents and both at them could easily go to games 7's. Which Olympic Gold Medalist, now one on each team, Lebron, Kobe, Dwight, and Carmelo, will win the NBA Championship ring? Watch the games and see for yourself! Game 4 Lakers @ Nuggets 5/25/09 9:00 PM Eastern time ESPN Game 4 Cavaliers @ Magic 5/26/09 8:00 PM Eastern time ESPN