Multi-titled coach Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers is definitely the envy of many coaches in the NBA today. With a team boasting a line-up composed of stars Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom and a great supporting cast led by veteran point guard Derek Fisher and the up and coming center Andrew Bynum, the Los Angeles Lakers appear ready to tear up the Western Conference and have a free ticket to the NBA finals. Read more...
Nothing like a little adversity to make things interesting in Boston. The Boston Celtics are the reigning NBA champions and with the core of their championship team almost intact, including all-stars Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen bannering the Celtics again this season, were heavily favored to repeat as NBA champions this season. The Celtics started the season out with a bang, the owners of a 19 game winning streak, their marquee players exhibiting their all-star status forms and their supporting cast providing excellent contribution, especially point guard Rajon Rondo whose over-all game up to December was getting some calls for an All-star berth. The Boston Celtics were on top of the hill, the overall leader among NBA teams with a win-loss record of 27-2 on December 23. Read more...