The NBA Finals are over and yet again we see a different cast on top, but the same coach. The Ten Master, Phil Jackson, a native of Williston, ND, got his degree from UND. He might as well have a degree in championships, because all he does is win. Whether it’s Michael and Scotty, or Pal Gasol and Kobe Bryant, Jackson has climbed the NBA mountain 10 times. I don’t care if you don’t like Kobe or the Los Angeles Lakers. The last series reminded me of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. It brought back good times in the NBA, with Kobe reminding me of a 6′ 7″ guard out of UCLA. Of course there will never be another Reggie Miller, but Kobe comes close to his style of play. Like Miller, Bryant has the killer instinct. If you don’t shut down Kobe, he looks like Reggie. He carries a team on his shoulders and gives the Lakers that killer attitude.
