To my brothers and sisters in Lakerland,

I am a Jazz fan and a stated laker-hater.  But I have to say, I will be cheering for you this year.  As a basketball fan, I love Pau Gasol and his skills.  Kobe is the best player in the league.  And the way your team plays makes me jealous.

I loathe the Miami Heat.  They do things the wrong way.  They are trying to win with sheer talent; Phil Jackson on the other hand knows what it takes. 

Please, take it easy on my Jazz this year.  We are just trying to finish number two.  Maybe I can have some fun when my Utes join the Pac-10 and beat down USC/UCLA, but until then, here is one laker hater who will be cheering you on this year.

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