Here are a few thoughts from my end.

1)  One of the ESPN commentators said it well:  Two years ago Paul Pierce more or less outplayed Kobe Bryant.  And Kevin Garnett outplayed Pau Gasol.  Those tables have turned and that makes all the difference.  I think that is a great explanation for why the Lakers look so good so far.  We shall see if they keep it up.

2)  The Lakers team we saw two years ago has played a few hundred more games together.  Big, big difference.

3)  As much as I have been down on Ron Artest, you have to give him props defensively.  He spaces out sometimes it seems, but on the whole, he really is a great physical presence.  There has to be a connection between his defensive play and Paul Pierce’s struggles offensively.

4)  A part of me is excited for the NBA Finals to be over, so I don’t have to endure so many stupid commercials.  Ok.  So no one is forcing me to view them, but man, the commercials these days are beyond pushing it.  Most cross the line in my opinion.

If you see this, give me your thoughts.  Maybe I will be write some more later.

Joe

You can check out my full six-part series here.  If you have anything to add, I am sure you won’t be shy about sharing it!

Joe

I have posted the third part in my series concerning the Outside the Lines video.  Scary thing is that I am just getting started.

Check it out here.

Until later…

Joe