I’ve blogged lots before on other topics, but never on my beloved Lakers so it seems like a strange time for me to start in many ways. Sure getting LeBron last summer, Kobe’s 60 point finale, heck I was around during Magic’s baby baby sky hook, but now finally I’ve decided to put pen to pad. Why now? Because why not really. I’ve always enjoyed writing, I’ve always enjoyed the Lakers and I still do. They’re my team even when they suck some (and they do a bit right now). I don’t come from LA (which isn’t altogether that uncommon amongst Laker fans). I don’t come from where I live either, but I grew up in the South of England (yes that funny little island with the weird spelling and tea) and emigrated to New Zealand 15 years back.  Most of you may be wondering where the heck New Zealand is. In fact, had it not been for Steven Adams of OKC fame, many of you may not have even heard of that curious little island (or two) that sits just a couple of thousand miles off Australia. NZ li...