The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99 to 86, winning the NBA Finals four games to one. It is the Lakers 15th title overall, Phil Jackson’s 10th, and Kobe’s 4th. Kobe is still the best player in the NBA, hands down. I look for the Lakers to go back-to-back, and fight for a three-peat.

I had the great privilege of seeing Kobe perform in Boston about seven years ago, and he’s matured into one of the greatest players to ever take the court. I’m a big MJ fan, but Kobe has carried the torch with excellence since Jordan retired.