I can't believe this.
I grew up watching the Lakers. At first I couldn't stand them.
I grew up watching Shaq and Kobe. They played the spurs, the Kings, they were a dynasty.
I was elated when the Pistons beat the Lakers in 5.
In time I grew to accept the Lakers and marvel at them. 81 points in one game. That's ridiculous.
I consider myself a big Lakers fans now. Many laugh. "Where were you the last few years?" Right here. I was a fan of Kobe and the Lakers from 2008 on. They fought the Celtics, Kobe got one more, and I was happy for him. He was one of the greatest I ever saw play. And that is from 2001 when I started following sports, to today. I didn't follow basketball when Jordan was dominating. Kobe was our Jordan.
This is just such a mind numbing and shocking thing to see right now.