CHAMPS!

Growing up in the 80's, the Lakers vs Celtics rivalry is very close to my heart. I remember those games very well, and it solidified my adoration for the Purple and Gold as well as resolved my hatred for the puke green Celtics. Those games shaped my love for basketball as a sport. I remember wishing that Magic Johnson was my dad, and dreaming that I could nail 3pt jumpers like Byron Scott.
Lets be straight. I f*cken hate the Celtics. The 2008 Finals had left a dirty taste in my mouth that even last years victory against Orlando could not wash out. The fact that this years Finals came down to a game 7 against Boston had my stomach in knots for the entire 2 day wait. The game was brutal and Boston looked as though they were gonna take control. Kobe was off the mark, our guards were missing jumpshots and the physical style of Boston was tough to overcome. Thankfully, the Lakers dug deep and pulled off a win that was nothing short of miraculous. Even Kobe was baffled by how they were able to win that game. He said so in his postgame interviews. It was a very satisfying win and one that true Laker fans will never forget. We beat the mighty Celtics, and it was oh-so-sweet!

CHAMPS!