I love the Lakers, Kobe I respect for his skills on the court and since I don't know him that's fair enough. Actually, I think Kobe did deserve MVP and it seems he is finally growing up. Imagine having those kind of skills (ala Lebron James) and having all that $$$, fame, etc., thrown at you at such a young age? Let's be realistic now.

Lisa1004 - I was kinda rootin' for NO as well. It's been nice watching them and the Saints become contenders after Katrina.

PS Everybody loves a good 'ol fashion nail bittin' 7 game series with lots of history behind it.