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This and That

By Dick Vitale
ESPN.com

Monday, June 15, 2009

• Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers on their 15th NBA championship. Phil Jackson passed Red Auerbach for career titles won by a coach with his 10th. Kobe Bryant celebrated his fourth championship and first without Shaquille O'Neal by his side. The Lakers really shut down Dwight Howard and company in game five. Hollywood is enjoying another marquee performance. It was not just Kobe leading the Lakers to the winner's circle. Pau Gasol had a great Finals effort. Derek Fisher hit the ga ...

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