Purple and Gold

And now for something really significant and profound . . .

My Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll. As of this writing, they are 7-0 and I am one of those who are now salivating over them achieving a breakout, if not perfect, NBA season. This current Lakers roster is on track to improve on the franchise's best start of 11-0 achieved by the 97-98 team, and can also erase the 33-game winning streak posted by the '72 Lakers.


But the mother of all (regular) season record to beat is the 72-10 mark posted by the '95-96 Chicago Bulls, which btw, was also coached by Phil Jackson. Now that's a record that is really worth breaking. 


I really like this Lakers team right now. The starters led by the Black Mamba and sweet LO are committed to this year's theme of "threepeat" thru patience and intelligent play, while the new bench is a vast improvement from the last 3 seasons. Mitch Kupchak should win the GM of the Year award because of his savvy roster upgrade and even his acquisition of rookies Devin Ebanks and Derek Character. Zen Master Phil will not get the nod for the Coach of the Year as the voting system tends to favor underdog coaches who made significant strides compared to the season before (come to think of it, despite his sterling record, Phil Jackson was awarded COTY only ONCE in his career, during the '95-96 Bulls run). But he doesn't need the COTY award to establish himself as the greatest coach in all of team sports. If his Lakers team win it all, he will have the unsurpassed mark of 12 NBA titles, 4 times to "threepeat" (2 with the Bulls, 2 with LA), best winning percentage, and perhaps all-time wins as coach. Take that, Red! and shove it up your a __ together with your annoying cigar!


If these Lakers win it all this season, they will be ranked among the greatest teams ever, right up there with the Showtime-era Lakers, MJ-starred Bulls, and the Bird-era Celtics. More heartwarming is the fact that they will tie Boston for the most number of championships at 17. Aaah! nothing sweeter than to put one over these hated Celts, especially that sissy "best actress" Paul Pierce. 


This 2010-2011 season promises to be really something special for the Lakers. Just hoping that they remain focused, committed and continue to nurture the ever-improving teamwork that is evolving as the season wears on. And of course, I hope all of them stay healthy and there will be no serious injury that will be incurred. 


As an avid and genuine Lakerfan, I will be watching their every move.  And I can wait 'till we raise that Larry O' Brien trophy once more by June.


Go Lakers!