What will Laker fans remember about '08?

The year started with Phil Jackson surpassing late Celtics president and coach Red Auerbach with his 939th victory. It would be the first, but not last, time the stench of Auerbach's legendary cigars would be remembered in 2008. The Lakers continued to collect victories with ease and Kobe Bryant, an unhappy camper before the season, seemed overall pleased with his teammates and how the season was progressing. Eleven days into the New Year, the Lakers had won 15 of 18 games and moved a half-game behind first-place Phoenix in the...read full article