11.10.2004

Even though NBA started for quite a while now, it was only last Saturday that I finally got the chance to watch a game, a Lakers game. HAAAAAYYY!! :( It was sad seeing the team. I was so used to seeing, Fisher, Shaq and even Rick Fox. hehe. But kidding aside, I liked the Lakers even more because of Shaq. Even before when he was still in Orlando with Hardaway, I liked him already as a player even though his freethrows, was so poor, and arguably, until now. But now that he's out of the Lakers team, it would really be a big loss. Did'nt Shaq lead the Orlando before for a Finals appearance eventhough he was just new then? Though most people don't like Kobe because of his arrogant and sefish ways, I still took a liking of him because I saw his negative traits were just due to his intensity for the game. This which maybe taken in a positive or a negative way. And since it can be said that Kobe thinks he could lead the Lakers, which was the primary reason why Shaq moved out, panindigan ni Kobe yan! But that does'nt mean I would not be supporting him nor the Lakers. I just often think that Kobe is usually misunderstood by others :(

But if it comes down to Kobe and Shaq, It's got to be Shaq :D While I do believe that Kobe is a better player, Shaq is still my choice because you still get a sense of a "person" in him. When I say such, what I mean is although Shaq is just too big for words, I feel like he's still someone I could approach while Kobe, he's just too serious. I remembered Phil Jackson being interviewed by Jay Leno, and asked who he liked better between the two, Phil did'nt give a direct answer but he did say that both were polar opposites because Shaq had a great sense of humor while Kobe took things seriously. Basically, he may not have said it but Shaq was the obvious choice for him. Hope this would not be taken the wrong way but Shaq seems more lovable. hehe. But in a teddy bear way :) Aside from this, I remembered one of the commentators saying during a Lakers game before that upon hearing that Mark Madsen had almost nothing since he was new in L.A, guess what Shaq did? He gave him a new car as a welcome gift :)

I must admit that it was really a heartbreaking loss when the Lakers did'nt win the finals but what was even more sad was that they will not be the same anymore. Never did I imagined that Shaq would transfer to another team. Eventhough I knew that Shaq and Kobe did'nt see eye to eye, I loved their tandem. :D One great pass from Kobe to Shaq for a Dunk! Wow! :D Haaaay :(

I know I'll always be a Lakers fan, ever since the Magic days, but now that my fave player has transferred.. Let's just say that I can't wait for a Miami Heat vs. L.A Lakers game..

bic walked away at 10:02 PM