This Is the Lakers’ Year

Kobe Bryant has once again led the Lakers to the NBA Finals. He will have another chance to silence every critic who ever doubted his playing ability over the next two weeks. This Lakers team has been on a mission all year long, and there's no stopping them now.

The Lakers have been a dominant force out West all year. Finishing with a record of 65-17 gives them home-court advantage in the Finals. The format changes in the Finals, with home games in Games One, Two, Six, and Seven and away in Games Three, Four, and Five. With that being said, it's important the Lakers don't get down early in the series, knowing they have to go to Orlando for three straight games.

Bryant is having another marvelous season. It's seems like no matter what's happening, he is always making his te...

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