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It’ll never be admitted or acknowledged, but I know Shaquille O’neal and Michael Jordan smiled as the Boston Celtics hoisted their championship trophy last night.

Kobe Bryant has been flirting with that “possible greatest ever” title for many years now, but with a team mate like Shaq it was hard to be recognized as an individual. Kobe could never be truly compared to Jordan with a dominating beast like Shaq helping him out…. it was too easy. So the Lakers shipped O’neal away, and Kobe began his journey to a 4th championship.

This mythical fourth championship means A LOT to Kobe’s legacy, especially since Shaq earned another just two years after departing from the Lakers. If Bryant were to go the rest of his career without winning at least two more, he could never be mentioned in the same breath as M.J. Similarly, if he fails to win at least one more, Shaq will always be viewed as the main reason L.A. had a dynasty in the early 2000s.

Last night, The Boston Celtics gave MJ and Shaq the gift of peaceful sleep…at least for another 12 months.

Kobe may be the best player to step on an NBA floor since Jordan retired… but he’s no Michael Jordan. It almost hurts me to say that, because I’m a Kobe fan.

The Boston Celtics clawed themselves out of a 24 deficit and went on to stun the Lakers on their home floor tonight, extending their season series lead to 3-1. Although the series isn’t officially concluded, theres about a 0.1% chance the Lakers can dig themselves out of this hole.

I just don’t think Kobe can be “the chosen one” and let this sort of thing happen to his team in the NBA finals. Letting someone come in and do this on your home floor is completely inexcusable.