The Los Angeles Lakers were impressive in the opening game of the NBA Finals last night and Kobe Bryant topped the 30 point plateau for the 11th time in 12 games.

Since having fluid drained from his knee, Bryant has been unstoppable and Nike apparently thought enough of his performance thus far to compile a quick compilation of his latest and greatest accomplishments.

3 Stacks provides the vocals and a myriad of other past Nike wearers (Charles Barkley, David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, etc.) have cameos.

This ad however, is all about the Lakers, Nike (had to work Magic in even though he sported Converse) and #24.

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Last night the Atlanta Hawks played host to the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers and Black Hollywood was there to witness the hometeam score an unlikely victory.

Kobe and Co. however, played second fiddle to Keri Hilson in the “most embarrassing moment of the night” category.

Hilson was there to sing the National Anthem and pretty much butchered the thing. Fortunately, she sounded and looked good… AND managed to make it to the end.

She took to Twitter after the incident and blamed it on the sound?

“LMAO bad sound can really distract U!! Well it happend 2 Aretha & the best of em!! EEK!! Take 2–»Red Sox/Yankee game this Sun!!”

Well, at least it wasn’t as bad as doing Elvis to Mike… Good luck at redemption Miss Keri Baby.

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Los Angeles starting center Andrew Bynum helped the defending champs off to a 1-0 start on opening night and the party didn’t stop with the win.

The night happened to coincide with the 7 footer’s birthday and after going for 26 and 13 against the cross town rival Clippers, the now 22-year-old treated himself to a giant sized present.

TMZ is reports that Bynum walked into a Los Angeles car dealership and purchased a yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro with all the trimmings.

A near identical match to the Transformers character (or would that be car-actor?) Bumblebee, Bynum’s whip is yellow and black with a customized body kit and racing stripes.

AB reportedly changed out the chrome rims for black ones and is said to be ecstatic with his new toy.

The Lakers will attempt to go 2-0 when they play the Dallas Mavericks tonight as the second half of a double header on ESPN at 10:30 PM.

In case you hadn’t heard, Stephen Jackson got like five fouls in the first ten minutes of a game against the Lakers and it turns out it was a direct result of his matchup with Kobe Bryant.

Jackson found himself emotionally charged over the battle with the superstar shooting guard and apparently reacted violently because he felt like he was on an island against Bryant.

“Nobody reacted but me, so the team didn’t have a reaction,” Jackson said after practice Wednesday. “It was only me standing up for myself. I don’t think anybody else stood up for me.

Apparently, Jackson wanted or needed some help given the physical nature of play that ensued between he and Bryant. in that short time span. The former Pacer and Spur continue his rant, arguing that he too should be consider the best player in the league.

“I’m not a fan of Kobe. I’m not somebody who looks up to him,” Jackson said. “I’m a grown man, so when I go out there and play the game, I play the game. I feel like I’m just as good as him. I might not get the publicity or the notoriety he gets, but I feel like I can play with anybody in the NBA.”

Well, he may be as good as Kobe in his own mind, but stats don’t prove it and neither does the following clip.

WATCH JACKSON GET CROSSED UP

Considered by many as the greatest point guard to ever play the game of basketball, Magic Johnson’s legacy incited many a cheer for his beloved Laker fans and many a tear for the franchise’s opposition. In celebration of his stellar career, NBA TV has dedicated this entire week to Johnson and his “Showtime” Lakers, who won five championships while he was at the helm.

Among the highlights this week have been Magic’s rookie season, where he led his squad to a Game 6 clincher against the Philadelphia 76ers in which he claimed his first NBA championship. Other hardwood classics have included the Lakers’ back to back title run in ‘87 and ‘88, as well as unforgettable collisions against Larry Bird and his Boston Celtics.

More of the Magic/Bird rivalry will be televised today and NBA TV will cap the week on his Magic’s birthday tomorrow with a new show entitled Magic’s 50 at 6 PM EST. Repeats will air at 7:00 and 11:30.

For more info click this link.