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** FILE **New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd reacts during the fourth quarter of Game 3 against the Miami Heat in second-round NBA playoffs basketball ini this May 12, 2006 file photo, in East Rutherford, N.J. Kidd appears headed back to where his career began, rejoining the Dallas Mavericks in the latest Western Conference megatrade. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
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Chicago Bulls' Andres Nocioni (5), of Argentina, goes up for a shot over New Orleans Hornets' David West, right, and Tyson Chandler during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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New Orleans Hornets' David West (30) goes up for a shot over Chicago Bulls' Joe Smith, right rear, and Ben Wallace, right front, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. The Hornets won 100-86. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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New Orleans Hornets coach Byron Scott left, talks with Chris Paul, right, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. The Hornets won 100-86. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith (1) prepares to shoot against the Miami Heat in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game as Miami's Dwyane Wade, center, defends against Eduardo Najera (21), of Mexico, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Miami. The Nuggets won 114-113 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
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Chicago Bulls' Aaron Gray, left, struggles for a rebound against New Orleans Hornets' Ryan Bowen right, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Bulls' 100-86 loss to the New Orleans Hornets in an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Chicago Bulls interim coach Jim Boylan stares at official Derek Richardson after Chris Duhon was charged with a foul during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Chicago Bulls' Chris Duhan reacts to receiving a foul during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Minnesota Timberwolves' Sebastian Telfair, left, shoots over New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter during the first quarter of NBA basketball Tuesday night, Feb. 12, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Nets beat the Timberwolves 92-88. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili shoots against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, February 11, 2008. . REUTERS/ Mike Cassese (CANADA)
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San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) drives around Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
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San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) drives past Toronto Raptors forward Anthony Parker (R) as Spurs Tim Duncan looks on during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto February 11, 2008. . REUTERS/ Mike Cassese (CANADA)
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San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili looks for the rebound after blocking a shot by Toronto Raptors forward Anthony Parker (L) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto February 11, 2008. . REUTERS/ Mike Cassese (CANADA)
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Boston Celtics' Glen Davis (11) comes down with the rebound in front of San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Boston. The Celtics won, 98-90. Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, looks on at right. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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BOSTON - FEBRUARY 10: Glen Davis #11 of the Boston Celtics and Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs fight for the rebound on February 10, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Spurs 98-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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BOSTON - FEBRUARY 10: Ray Allen #20 and Glen Davis #11 of the Boston Celtics try and grab the ball from Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs on February 10, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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BOSTON - FEBRUARY 10: Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot over Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics on February 10, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the San Antonio Spurs 98-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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BOSTON - FEBRUARY 10: Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics on February 10, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the San Antonio Spurs 98-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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BOSTON - FEBRUARY 10: Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs loses his balance and the ball in the second half against the Boston Celtics on February 10, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the San Antonio Spurs 98-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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¿Crees que Kobe Bryant y los Lakers finalmente superarán a los Spurs? ¿Los Angeles pudiera lograr el título de la NBA? ¿Cuál es tu final soñada? ¿Superará Pau Gasol a Manu Ginóbili?
San Antonio estuvo a punto de escamotearle el primer encuentro a los Lakers en Los Angeles, lo que hubiese sido catastrófico para el club dirigido por el legendario Phil Jackson. Pero la recuperación y la forma estelar en la que jugó Kobe Bryant cambió el curso de la historia de este partido y probablemente de la serie.
Sigo creyendo que los Spurs, pese a la edad de sus jugadores y la fatiga de los cansados cuerpos, son capaces de titularse en la NBA. Es más, estoy seguro que este club de San Antonio bate a cualquiera de los dos rivales que quedan en el Este, los Celtics de Boston y Pistons de Detroit.
Pero creo que esta vez el momento le pertenece a Kobe y los Lakers. La juventud, las ansias de triunfo, la rapidez y el contar con el que actualmente es el mejor jugador del planeta le da una ligera ventaja a Los Angeles.
Lo de Kobe es un capítulo aparte. Aunque más allá de Los Angeles, prácticamente nadie lo quiere, Bryant ha madurado y ya se ve con más ganas de ganar que de figurar. Y aunque sigue mostrando el tan necesitado deseo de ser el suplente de Michael Jordan, esta vez está colocando las metas colectivas por encima de la individual.
La serie no será fácil. Pero al final estoy seguro que será Kobe y no Tim Duncan, y los Lakers y no San Antonio los que se alcen con el título del Oeste y eventualmente de la NBA.
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