LeHeat_Dynasty
12-27-2010, 07:11 PM
Nothing lasts forever.
Its a grim scenario and a tough pill to swallow but Laker fans needs to brace themselves because its inevitable, no NBA team in the modern era has made 4 straight NBA Finals appearance and won Three titles in the process.
If you ask me, losing a series against the Mavs would be the best option. The Mavs are actually likeable, minus Jason Terry. Dirk ain't too bad of a player and deserves one last chance for a redemption, they are one of the very few teams that will not rub its success in your face, so really its not a big deal. If you want to lose with honor though, then losing to the Spurs is your best bet, unlike the Mavs, the Spurs have proven they can win it all. So yes its an ugly defeat but their dignity and respect will be intact.
If its complete humiliation they're looking for then Its best to avoid the Heat or Celtics. It's not going to be swift, nor quick or easy. It will cause a lot of discomfort and depression. So, plain and simple, it will be painful. Nothing is worst than watching Lebron James celebrates and dance on the sidelines while the Heat reserves finishes the Lakers starters in a humiliating Game 6 loss, just like the Celtics in 2008.
But from another perspective and for entertainment value, there are so much stories to be had if the Lakers lose against the Heat or Celtics. Kobe having far more defeats in the Finals than victories as the main option (2004, 2008 & 2011) comes to mind or Phil Jackson losing to the same coach twice in the Finals (Rivers) will be interesting or even Shaq celebrating his 5th title (matching Kobe) at Staples will produce another rap session from the big fella, but nothin IMO beats the story of how Lebron James officially ended Kobe's career on a sour note or maybe how Wade manage to matched the amount of Kobe's rings as a 1st offensive option in less tries.
This my friend is how things are going to go down in a few months from now. Please stay tuned ;)
Its a grim scenario and a tough pill to swallow but Laker fans needs to brace themselves because its inevitable, no NBA team in the modern era has made 4 straight NBA Finals appearance and won Three titles in the process.
If you ask me, losing a series against the Mavs would be the best option. The Mavs are actually likeable, minus Jason Terry. Dirk ain't too bad of a player and deserves one last chance for a redemption, they are one of the very few teams that will not rub its success in your face, so really its not a big deal. If you want to lose with honor though, then losing to the Spurs is your best bet, unlike the Mavs, the Spurs have proven they can win it all. So yes its an ugly defeat but their dignity and respect will be intact.
If its complete humiliation they're looking for then Its best to avoid the Heat or Celtics. It's not going to be swift, nor quick or easy. It will cause a lot of discomfort and depression. So, plain and simple, it will be painful. Nothing is worst than watching Lebron James celebrates and dance on the sidelines while the Heat reserves finishes the Lakers starters in a humiliating Game 6 loss, just like the Celtics in 2008.
But from another perspective and for entertainment value, there are so much stories to be had if the Lakers lose against the Heat or Celtics. Kobe having far more defeats in the Finals than victories as the main option (2004, 2008 & 2011) comes to mind or Phil Jackson losing to the same coach twice in the Finals (Rivers) will be interesting or even Shaq celebrating his 5th title (matching Kobe) at Staples will produce another rap session from the big fella, but nothin IMO beats the story of how Lebron James officially ended Kobe's career on a sour note or maybe how Wade manage to matched the amount of Kobe's rings as a 1st offensive option in less tries.
This my friend is how things are going to go down in a few months from now. Please stay tuned ;)