Better together: Kobe and Phil
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comIn 2009, Kobe and Phil reached new heights together -- which didn't seem possible not too long ago.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009Daily Dime: Kobe named MVP as Lakers win NBA title
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comRonald Martinez/Getty Images Kobe Bryant holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy and the MVP trophy after the Lakers topped the Magic. ...
Page | ConversationDaily Dime: Fisher's big shots help Lakers win Game 4
J.A. Adande, ESPN.com...shoots a game-tying 3-pointer that forced OT. Chris Graythen/Getty Images Pau Gasol and Trevor Ariza, who both scored 16 points and led L.A. in rebounding, celebrate Game 4. Ronald Martinez...
Page | ConversationNo golden finishing touch for Bryant
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comKobe Bryant had his chances to push the Lakers to a 3-0 Finals lead.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009Daily Dime: Lakers survive
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comNoah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images After taking an inbounds lob from Hedo Turkoglu, Courtney Lee misses this potential game winner. ...
Page | ConversationWith Odom thriving, so are Lakers
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comIs it any coincidence that Lamar Odom has turned in three standout games, and the Lakers have won?
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009Daily Dime: Kobe focused in Game 1 rout
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comJeff Gross/Getty Images Lamar Odom, Kobe Bryant and Trevor Ariza appear to have turned up the playoff intensity. AP Photo/Chris Carlson Lakers coach Phil Jackson...
Page | ConversationKobe: 'I've been waiting for this moment'
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comThe Lakers have a great opportunity to win a title, and Kobe has never been more ready.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009Can Bynum slow down Howard?
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comThe Lakers are hoping that Bynum can keep the center battle against the Magic from being one-sided.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009Will the Magic upset the Lakers? Almost
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comThe Orlando Magic handled the Los Angeles Lakers twice during the regular season. J.A. Adande examines whether the Finals will be different.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009Daily Dime: Lakers click on all cylinders
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comAP Photo/Chris Pizzello Kobe Bryant, center, yells directions as Lamar Odom, left, and Derek Fisher savor a blowout. Stephen Dunn...
Page | ConversationDaily Dime: Yao, Rockets stun Lakers in Game 1
J.A. Adande, ESPN.comAP Photo/Matt Sayles Even on his back, Aaron Brooks (19 points) was a threat to spark the Houston offense in Game 1. Andrew D. ...
Page | ConversationChristmas Dime: Celtics-Lakers
J.A. Adande, ESPN.com...him out for the second half of last season and the playoffs. They're deeper with Trevor Ariza taking a more active role. But do we really know whether they're better? Can toughness...
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