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Wed May 21, 2008 4:10 pm EDT

The 10-man rotation, starring Kobe's $9,000 assists

By J.E. Skeets


A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.

C: Inside The Lakers. To celebrate his MVP, Kobe gave each teammate an engraved Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.
PF: With Malice. The San Antonio Spurs are not a dynasty. (Um, yet.)
SF: TSN. Shoals: Spurs vs. Lakers, the series most likely to determine this year's champion, is hate central.
SG: Hoops Addict. Context is a huge part of the reason why we love or hate an athlete.
PG: NBAStuffer. Besides way too much Reggie, what's changed in the playoffs compared to the regular season?
6th: The Blowtorch. Queens of the Stone Age, Lupe and FOTC. Not a bad little Muxtape, San Antonio.
7th: ClipperBlog. Russell Westbrook's length, athleticism and on-ball defense reminds Arnovitz of Rajon Rondo.
8th: Stop Mike Lupica. David Stern and is magnetic ping pong balls saved John Paxson his job.
9th: The Jones. Rip's bow, doublin' Duncan, Tafoya, Rose and The New Pornographers. Action packed 'cast.
10th: South Forida Sun-Sentinel. Dear Pat Riley, Toronto is willing to offer you T.J. Ford, Anthony Parker and some Canadian maple syrup in exchange for your #2 draft pick. Interested? Call me. Sincerely, Bryan Colangelo.

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  1. thelegendarygregostertag
    1. Posted by thelegendarygregostertag Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    i looked up those watches yesterday when i read the la times article... the watch in the picture is actually worth a few hundred thousand dollars. apparently that little spherical gizmo can cure cancer.
  2. stickfigureman3
    2. Posted by stickfigureman3 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    Those watches are OVER 9000!!!
  3. Victor H
    3. Posted by Victor H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:34 pm EDT

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    Who writes this stuff? Mr. Skeets, good thing nobody reads what you write. Your post is so very boring.
  4. Ron B
    4. Posted by Ron B Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:49 pm EDT

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    It's a nice gesture, I'm not a real big Kobe Fan but it proves he has more class than most people think and he IS without a doubt the best player in the league. Big ups to Kobe.
  5. Jordan Schaub
    5. Posted by Jordan Schaub Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    do you get free [profane]s with 9k watches? or are they made from angel tears?
  6. THE JUICE
    6. Posted by THE JUICE Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    I have one in my watch collection.
  7. Jim A
    7. Posted by Jim A Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:24 pm EDT

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    Such a great jesture, from a great player.
  8. blitz
    8. Posted by blitz Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    damn nice watches, but at least he won GAME 1
    LAKERS FTW
  9. Team Infidel
    9. Posted by Team Infidel Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    Get real people. You cannot honestly think that any person that plays sports is a hero? Can you? I have been to Iraq, I spent 15 months in Iraq, I worked with heros each and everyday. Get your principles straight folks. Im no hero, but everyday I went to work, I enjoyed the pleasure of working with heros every damn day! Our job consisted of going out everyday!. We drove out and looked for the roadside bombs! Everybody needs to realize what a hero is!
  10. phil
    10. Posted by phil Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:56 pm EDT

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    lol at comment #3
  11. Junipero Locke
    11. Posted by Junipero Locke Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:44 pm EDT

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    Go lake-uhhs!
  12. mike m
    12. Posted by mike m Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:20 pm EDT

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    those watches have more value then the New York Knicks rister right now hahah...sick gift kobe showed true class..
  13. MARTIN S
    13. Posted by MARTIN S Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:09 pm EDT

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    I wish i could get some of that money to stop the forcloser sale on my house,,,,,, scrapot@yahoo.com
  14. THE JUICE
    14. Posted by THE JUICE Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    Who said anything about Heroes? Are you seeing things Chad?
  15. painkiller
    15. Posted by painkiller Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:55 pm EDT

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    he's career is coming to an end, that's why the nba gave him the award ( though not-so-deserving-one).... a "pity MVP award". He's even surprised himself.
  16. Philippe
    16. Posted by Philippe Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    lakers detroit final
    lakers win it on game 7
  17. Omah
    17. Posted by Omah Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    kobe forever!
    MVP MVP
  18. Greg B
    18. Posted by Greg B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    Way too much Mark Jackson.
  19. ELIJAH C
    19. Posted by ELIJAH C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    Damn the watches!!!! the lakers will be the nba champions!!! game 1 goes to the lakers coaching staff for out coaching the spurs staff---point blank!!!!!
  20. Edgardo S
    20. Posted by Edgardo S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    Lakers in six, go lakersssssssss
  21. TK
    21. Posted by TK Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT

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    Michael Jordan is my hero! My dad is my hero! Batman and Superman are heroes! There are other heroes. And sorry CHAD your not one of my heroes! This is my opinion of who I think heroes are! So get that straight!
  22. cinder
    22. Posted by cinder Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:36 pm EDT

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    lol @ the genius of no.3's comment.
  23. TK
    23. Posted by TK Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT

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    Kobe can finally lead a team! Very deserving of MVP! Go Lakers! Lakers vs. Celtics like the good old days!
    And yes, Kobe is my hero! Sorry Chad if that makes you sad!
  24. Shawn Lowry
    24. Posted by Shawn Lowry Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:28 pm EDT

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    My Heroe is Kobe Bryant. And I respect people who stood up against the American war machine and didn't go fight far more than I respect those that went over to imperialize the middle east.
  25. J Diddy
    25. Posted by J Diddy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    mvp pity award? u sure dont know anything. kobe is in his prime. hes not even 30. u just a hater

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