It is a bit disappointing to see the Orlando Magic lose in overtime in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. But I applaud the effort. It was an exciting game to watch, stretching you down to the last second, compared with the blowout in Game 1. These are the games in the Finals so fans expect a treat.

Orlando has been through a lot of challenges. The beat the 2008  NBA Champion Boston Celtics. They won over the top seeded team of the 2009 NBA season (Cleavland). They have every right to be in this finals and have utmost right to win.

The Magic has the best defensive player and current best center in the game in Dwight Howard. They have a Reggie Miller like shooter in Rashard Lewis and a Toni Kukoc like player in Hedo Turkoglu. Van Gundy coached the Maimi Heat to a Championship with Wade and Shaq.

But one thing the Magic don’t have is a Micheal Jordan like player… a player who can dominate the game when the score is tied, and the basket is critical… a player who can take the pressure off the team, and carry the team on his back. And the Lakers have that player in Kobe Bryant. If the Magic want a chance of digging out this 0-2 hole, they have to solve the problem named Kobe Bryant.

Didn’t the Magic overcome a similar situation with Lebron James, of the Cavs, dubbed the King? I don’t know what it is about Lebron, but I don’t see the “Jordan” in him that I see in Wade and Kobe. I guess Lebron is Lebron, and he will be paving the way for the speed and power type of player. But a Jordan type of player is a thinking player who uses whatever arsenal composes his team to his advantage.

Wade led a aging and injury laden Miami team to a championship, and I think Kobe will (God willing), help this 2009 Laker team win one too. And this Laker team isn’t exactly an overly talented team. I’d say they are just ok. The only flashy player in the team is Bryant. Bynum is overhyped. Odom is injured. Fisher is aging (and keeps throwing up bricks and prayers). Pau is dependable (doesn’t jump too high, isn’t muscular, he just gets the job done). Ariza is a good player and I’m still hoping for a Steve Kerr in Farmar or Vujacic. Denver was a star-studded team compared to these Lakers.

Rodman was a small player for a forward and had all sorts of antics that tested even his teammates patience. Harper and Pippen were not 100%. Longley was an average center. But Jordan led that team, and I can see the leadership in Bryant that was not there in the Shaq-Kobe Laker team.

Phil Jackson may have shaved his beard but I’m seeing a Chicago Bulls patterned team. A team with the best player in the game surrounded by a capable supporting cast. This is the tried and tested way Phil knows can win a championship.