L.A. Lakers Team 2009 Champion
Lakers 2009 Champions – The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 during the NBA Finals Game 5 that took place in Florida this evening.This is the team’s 15th championship and head coach Phil Jackson’s 10th which makes him surpass Red Auerbach.Additionally Kobe Bryant was the NBA Finals MVP for the very first time in his career.
ORLANDO — This is what true champions do. Somehow, when it matters most, they forget their recent ugliness, and they remember their past glory. Mostly, they discover ways in a hurry to overcome their opponents and themselves.
So the eternal doubters of these Los Angeles Lakers should consider this: Even before they make it official against the Orlando Magic, either on Sunday at Amway Arena during Game 5 or next week inside Staples Center for a possible Game 6 or an unlikely Game 7, these Lakers are true champions. They have the stuff of their predecessors, ranging from Jerry West to Magic Johnson to Shaquille O’Neal.
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