No, it was a dismissive answer to your assumption that jealousy played any part of my reply.
The Lions are a nonfactor on a yearly basis to the point that I don't even consider them a rival to the Packers. The Bears, yeah, fuck them. The Vikings? yeah, fuck them too.
The Lions? M'eh...
If you didn't understand my comparison in my original comment, I wasn't going to let you off easy with my next.
Basically (aside from Kobe, who I really like), the Lakers' season is banking on a ton of unproven talent and in the midst of a coaching change.
I'm familiar with your work over the years. Funny how your Celtic allegiance escapes me. I wonder if any of your NBA buddies can corroborate your Celtics fandom...:suds:
That's hilarious. Jordan motivated by fear. Not saying it was the best motivation, but you can't deny that he made others around him better through fear.
As for Westbrook playing heroball, that's just part of the package. Him changing the way he approaches the game would probably negatively affect his impact.
Let's not forget that Kevin Durant is just 25. He has ten years left in his career and is supported by a roster designed to win now, not 3 or 4 years from now, like 29 year old LeBron is.
I'll take 29 year old Kevin Durant over 29 year old Kobe & 29 year old LeBron. Can't wait to see how badly Durant destroys the league on his way to his first title this year.