While my fellow Laker fans and I lick our wounds.. we'll get through this, things get better.

In the meanwhile, we celebrate the legacy led under Phil Jackson and we are left to wonder who next to fill Phil's shoes?

I don't know the answer but I do know Brian Shaw is a viable candidate.  I've always liked his demeanor, and he's always been an integral part of the Laker family.

I recently read a very touching article on Brian Shaw, shedding some light on some of his own personal devestation.  For someone to lose their family in such a tragedy, I find it overwhelmingly heartbreaking, but at the same time inspiring because he was able to move on from it and still be a leader.  It teaches me not to take anyone we have in our lives for granted.   Our time here is always short and unexpected, so let's make the most of it together and be here for one another even through the worst and best of times.

(via alpha)