Hoffa The Great

Storylines and Rumors from another Laker off-season.

03:27 PM ET 07.14

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It's hard to believe that we are a year removed from last summer and the debacle that was the Lakers Soap Opera of '07. Kobe seems content (for the time being) and at least on paper, the Lakers look poised to make another long playoff run in pursuit of championship number 15. It has also been a little less than a month since the Finals ended, and, to avoid getting off on a rant, I'll stick to the off-season story lines (though I will say that I love how analysts and reporters can so easily call something "physical defense" instead…

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We have controversy! But should there be?

08:13 AM ET 05.28

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It's the early morning hours following the no-call that has gotten nothing but attention since it was made at the end of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Was there contact? Certainly. Was it a foul? Yes. I now that, if the situation were reversed, I'd want the Lakers to get that call and be upset if they didn't. Though it wouldn't have even been a continuation, but a two shot foul (LA was over the limit) in which Brent Barry could have tied the game and the Lakers would have a second or so to win the game had it been called. It was a bad call,…

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My biggest query about NBA (and sports) history...

10:19 PM ET 12.19

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Over the years, I have heard countless people, players, analysts, etc. basically bow down and hand the title of single greatest player in NBA history to the same man. Though a lot of the older players may put up a fight, the general consensus is that Michael Jordan was the greatest player ever. He's even been handed the title "greatest athlete of the 20th century" by media outlets such as ESPN. It has also been the subject of quite a few throwdowns as of late, which, in turn, is the impetus behind this very blog. This has always baffled me. Granted, I've always had a problem…

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