Hello SB Nation, i am a senior at Valparaiso University, {D1 NCAA} where i play soccer, and track and field. I have been a Laker fan for as long as i can remember and just like everyone here, i appreciate greatness and whoever shows the dedication and love for the game, just so happen to be IN MY OPINION Kobe Bryant. I absolutely love the way he plays, his work ethics and love and dedication and his competitive spirit. But this is about me....haha..I have been playing soccer all my life {Europe and the US} but i love basketball, i wish i can actually play the sport...but don't let the fact that i don't play foo you, i follow the game to the T and i could be an effective analyst. with that said, i hope we all ejnoy sharing thoughts and opinions and often times anger about/towards the game but in a respectful and thoughtful manner, see you in the blogs.