What's Your First Step? Please Comment the blog... Inquiring minds want to know...

Great entry level bike... doesn't make me LeMond, or the Livestrong man.

Buying a pair of UFC gloves, and a skinned knuckle... doesn't make me Rampage Jackson.

Buying the latest Kobe jersey... doesn't make me the NBA MVP.

Having the President sign it... doesn't make you his right hand man, but it would be pretty cool!

Stop dreaming, and starting acting on your dreams... Don't say, "I'ma do..." Hit Nike up, and "Just Do It!"

Ride that bike for you, hit that heavy bag for you, shoot and stretch for you, and glorify God in the process!

Pursue your dream, or live the nightmare of regret... What will get you closer to your life goal today? Answer that honestly, set your goal, and get at it! So what's your first step?

Bending Over Backwards!

Even the toughest of metals will flex with enough pressure. A very tough Mr. Jackson would train his fighters and tell them to keep the pressure on! "Pressure will bust a pipe!" He would yell, "You know why guys can't stop Mike Tyson? Even the ones too dumb to respect his power? Because they wait for him! Pressure will bust a pipe!" I took that saying with me from the brief stint that I was in his building, all the way to the basketball court, and the soccer field as a coach! I yell from the side, "Pressure, Pressure, Pressure!!!" The kids respond, and when they finally trust one another, then they see the results! Another saying that I will use via Doc Rivers! "Trust one another!" Coach John Wooden "The Wizard of Westwood" said, "Dont hurry (rush), be quick!" He led UCLA to their first National Championship over a much bigger Duke in 1964 without a player over 6'5" on route to the first of 10! His players loved him! They respected him, trusted him, and would bend over backwards for him! Like any relationship should be! Marriage, career, etc...
One of my fav's is: "It's not love if you 'have' to bend over backwards, it is love when you want to bend over backwards."

Pre-Game Interview Jeopardy Style!

Shrek in a wreck, Pau!

Here are the song titles for answers that the players will respond in the form of a Jeopardy like question:

"Mama I'm Comin' Home" Ozzy Osbourne

Derek Fisher - What Derek Fisher said to his wife after the Lakers took game three in Boston?

"6 Minutes" Doug E. Fresh

Pau Gasol - What is what the Celtics score should reflect after great Laker defense.

"Wind Beneath My Wings" Bette Middler

Andrew Bynum - Which is the song that says Shannon Brown can soar higher than an eagle.

"Mama Said Knock You Out" LL Cool J

Ron Artest - What is what Ron's mama said to do to Rajon Rondo without moving, by allowing him to run into his elbow.

"I'm A Winner Either Way" - McKameys

Kobe Bryant - What is what the Celtics will say while trying to psych themselves up with as they deal with denial.

"We Are The Champions" Queen

Phil Jackson - What Phil Jackson will hear for the 11th time after tonights game.

Superstitious?

Lord, I am not blogging because I am superstitious, I am here because I believe in favor... I am a wretch that deserved a devils hell, but was graced with a Savior. Each blog that I have called on You in this series has resulted in a Lakers victory! Can I get a Laker blowout tonight? I know it's not my birthday, or my rebirthday (born again), but it would be nice to have game seven go even better than game six for the Lakers. I remember what You said about the whole "you have not because you ask a miss" thing that You said through James. So I am asking for a supernatural backside warming victory for the Lakers. Oh one other thing, could You keep the Kobe interview to a minimum tonight unless he glorifies You Lord? Thanks...

OK here's the score, and the last 26 seconds...

Lakers 101 - Boston 98

Final seconds:

Rondo dribbles up the floor with 26 seconds deadlocked at 96. He is met by Kobe Ego Bryant. He drives left toward the KG pick, the reverses his dribble, and drives past Kobe, and Lamar because Lamar has 5 fouls... and hits the runner with 25.1 on the clock! 98 - 96 Celts. Coach Jackson calls a 20.

Out of the time out they run a double curl decoy for Kobe and Fisher is alone in the corner! He misses, and "PAU" the put back by Gasol, and the foul! Gasol gets three the old fashioned way. 99 - 98 Lakers with 20. 7 left. Doc calls a 20.

Doc calls the play for Ray Allen. He rubs off KG for the take, Rondo reverses his dribble, find him, but Pau switches out, Kobe cheats to the rim... Pau gets a piece of it. It falls short, and Pierce is forced to foul Kobe with 6.8 on the clock! The Staples Center is rocking!!! Smiling Jack is on his feet and yelling at Rasheed Wallace like a school yard bully!

Kobe collects himself, no smiles, all ego business, and sinks the first! The crowd is bouncing! Kobe sinks the second one, and the Celtics try to rush the ball up the floor and beat the press. Pierce is well covered by Odom, they double Allen on the in bound, and it's Rondo vs. Kobe... he dribbles up nowhere to go, throws up the prayer, and hits back iron and Gasol gets the board... It's over, it's over! The Lakers have repeated, and are again Champions of the NBA!!! What a finish!

OK the prayed for score: LA 120 - Boston 77 ;)

What Time Is It?!

OK I need song titles for answers for the Lakers interview tomorrow. All genres accepted, please respond by 5PM PST, 6PM MST, 7PM CST & 8PM EST... I need more than the 3 that I have come up with so someone please help me out! :) I only have 5 minutes with them after practice, and before pre game warm up. Thanks.

My Interview With Coach Phil Jackson

I asked coach Jackson to give me his answers on what the Lakers must do to win tonights game, but to use Southern Gospel, and Bluegrass titles, so here is a blog based on what the Lakers must do to win tonight according to Phil in Bluegrass, and Southern:

Blogwizer = BW
What is the key to to Kobe's success tonight?

Phil Jackson = PJ
Rise Above (Talley Trio)

BW
Coach Jackson, what is the most important speech given to motivate your squad in the fourth tonight?

PJ When You Say Nothing At All! (Allison Kraus)

BW
How is Andrew Bynum, can he get up and down the floor, with the sore knee tonight?

PJ
I'll quote Andrew, "Light On My Feet, Ready To Fly!" (Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver)

BW
Can you force a game 7 and how?

PJ
My Heart Knows (Crist Family)

BW
Who will win game 7?

PJ
Pointing at the Lakers says: "These Are They." (Gaither Vocal Band)

BW
What will be your your theme after game 7?

PJ
Dealing with Gold (The Mighty Inspirations)

World Cup 2010 & NBA Game 4 Predictions

Before you watch the video, does anyone care to call the line and compare on Kobe's numbers? Cause I am dead on the money!!!

You may not agree with Maradona's lifestyle, but he was an awesome player, and seems to be a great coach! The Argentine leader, has his squad loose, and ready for action.

OK on an NBA note... I am going to call it right now! Kobe will be in that focused mode again tonight, and fired up to do something big from here on out! Here is the line:
35 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, and 0 smiles. Lakers go up 3 - 1 in a 102 - 96 victory leaving the TD Garden sounding like it's full of crickets looking for a healing service from TD Jakes.