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To all the people in Midland who are struggling or have struggled. Always remember the following:


Go Mustangs/Bulldogs!

DON'T BE SCARED

If I had to give advice to individuals, young or old, I would say: DON’T BE SCARED.

“Our biggest fear is not that we are inadequate, our biggest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” –Marianne Williamson

It is not that we are incapable of accomplishing things because we can. Even if we do not have the sources we can look for them. There’s always a way around everything. Nevertheless, we are terrified of being on a big stage. Do not be afraid to fall in love, of stardom, fame or perhaps wealth. Step up to the plate and win, accomplish your goals, and make your dreams come true. What happens after that? You prepare for the next big stage. Life is filled with stages for you to perform, make it your dance floor. Don’t be scared because you are a superstar, instead go out there and shine because we are all meant to shine in some way, but for some reason are frightened.

As I walk in the valley of the shadow and death, I shall fear no evil, for God is with me. Psalm 23:4.

Nobody can stop you because it is your destiny. People may try to impede by providing fear or by attacking. People may dislike what you think, feel, and do, but is it not up to them. You have been given permission to take control of your own life. You have to decide what is best for you. You have to built the right allies and form your own army in order to combat or prevent enemy strikes.

I will not be afraid, what can man do to me? Psalm 118:6.

Most of the time it is not the external factors, it is the internal. Fight that anxiety because if we let it control us, then we miss out on special moments that should be seized. God will show us the way. God will provide everything in our lives. We are filled with so many blessings because we have a merciful God. We never have to worry about anything. It has been planned out. It was not us that chose Him; it was He who chose us to join His army.

Why are you scared?
Don’t be scared
Do you need a soldier?
Let’s do this!

2010-2011 School Year

The 2010-11 school year is coming to an end. This was my 5-year anniversary as a teacher and coach for Midland ISD. Out of all five years this was definitely the fastest. Every year is special. I have done more this year than I have done any other year as a professional, including teaching mathematics part-time at the college level at Midland College, attending graduate school at UTPB pursuing a Masters of Arts in Spanish, and maybe that’s the reason why the year flew. Every year is filled with challenges, but leaves me with so many great memories.

"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place... and I don´t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently, if you let it. You, me or nobody, is gonna hit as hard as life (Balboa)."

I competed for a championship in football again and fell short losing to Abell in the final game, same goes for basketball finishing with a victory againts Nimitz to earn 3rd place. Track season went as expected with my returnee gold medalist finishing on top once more. I had a new bigger classroom in a portable building and taught Spanish level II and III once again. Those level II classes were amusing. The Spanish III classes took a while to get set this year, but when the 7th graders arrived, everything established.

1st period was the smallest class with mainly 7th graders, so it was the easiest to teach Spanish II. The few eight graders made it fun. The “Chelo” jokes will forever be remembered. I can’t wait to have this same group of kids in Spanish III next year.

2nd period was the biggest class with mainly 8th graders, and most of them were athletes coming from 1st period athletics into Spanish II. They were unique bunch because of their openness to express themselves freely. They were all inspiring. The “Dilbert” jokes were hilarious. I learned a lot from these kids.

3rd period was my Spanish III class with mainly 8th graders, most of them ESL students. They were great kids. A few Lakers haters, but they made it fun. Regardless, everybody was “Happy Happy” every single day doing work. Well, I can’t speak for everybody.

4th period was my conference period with 7th and 8th grade lunch attached to it. I don’t think I will ever have another hour and a half lunch again. That was definitely a privilege and I enjoyed it. My 7th grade athletes ate in my classroom every single day since the beginning of the school year. It served as a getaway island with a motivational purpose and sometimes game planning during football and basketball season, especially during game day.

5th period was my other Spanish III class with mainly 8th graders. When my 7th graders arrived it was a cat fight. All students were seeking attention. I had to share the wealth, and did my best to fulfill everyone’s needs. This class was a bright bunch and they were a lot more productive than the previous class, so it made it easier for me to teach them. One of these students actually gave me a dog as a gift, which has been a pleasant personal experience for me. Sadly, I will not have these 7th graders next year because they will complete their foreign language requirements, and for the record I am not a “Creeper.”

6th period was my last teaching class of the day with mainly 8th graders. Where do I start with this group? For one they inspired me to get a dog. They deserve the credit for that and I was thankful for the support and treats that they gave me. I knew that we lived in a small world, and the triple threat girls reminded me again because I knew their COUSIN, aunt, and even mom. We had so many laughs on a daily basis, especially that one student whose laugh was a gasp or a cry for help! The sweet and Sauer combination were entertaining. We shared our favorite Hispanic videos like it was show and tell. We laughed at the Special Agent Oso dance/swim move that we recognized. The mice incident was one for the records. I can go on and on about this class because they were amazing.

7th period was 7th grade Boys Athletics. They were Beasts! I enjoyed coaching all three sports and every single athlete. I bonded with many of them because of all the countless hours that we spent together during the period, after school, lunch, practice, during games, on the weekends, on some in my Spanish classroom. If I had the opportunity to coach them again in 8th grade next year, I would take it in a heartbeat. They have improved significantly and I know that they are going to be successful athletes in the future, especially if they stay out of ISS/AEP. Believe it or not, the grass is greener here at San Jacinto; we just have to keep watering it and add plenty of fertilizer so that it is more appealing for outside athletes looking in. I’m not trying to recruit, I’m just saying.

This year was an uphill battle, my five year tenure, the 3-peat year, despite the disappointments, is important to realize what Rocky said,

But ain't about how hard you hit... It's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward... how much you can take, and keep moving forward. That´s how winning is done. Now, if you know what you worth, go out and get what you worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits. And not pointing fingers saying: You ain´t what you wanna be because of him or her or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain´t you! You´re better than that!" (Balboa).

Defeat only makes you stronger. This isn’t the last of it because in fact it’s more like a new beginning. The doors have opened and we are given the opportunity to seize this moment. I don’t want to count these next couple of days that we have left of school instead I want to make these days count. Greatness will become a product of these days that I speak of. I look forward for these moments because our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

“Don’t let yesterday’s disappointments overshadow tomorrow’s dreams.” -O. Villarreal

All glory goes to God for carrying me through another school year. Good things happened to good people. I invite everyone to follow me in this journey, which includes a summer full of surprises. I am excited about my short vacation in Los Angeles, California, attending summer school at UTPB, teaching summer school at the college, all the home improvement projects that I have planned, and the possibility of yeah, good things to come.

God is good!

Teacher

I became a teacher to inspire! I couldn’t help to think how many lives I have impacted these past five years. It is quite humbly to think about, and that years from now those numbers are only going to increase exponentially. Many will come up to me and thank me or at least acknowledge me somehow like they have been, and unfortunately I will not hear from many others. Also, some will not even remember the seeds that have been planted for them since junior high for their development as an individual and that’s okay. I don’t do what I do for any credit because the satisfaction that I get personally for a job well done is enough for my confidence to continue to impact kids year after year. I also do it because it’s fun! I am so blessed to have a job that I am excited for and eager to attend every morning. Not only do I get instant fulfillment, but I know that although I may not receive a teacher of the year award or any other kind of hardware as recognition that my actual treasure is awaiting in heaven. We, teachers, are part of an equation to help kids, and we make a difference. Years from now kids may not remember what teachers taught them, whether it was how to conjugate verbs or how to work out a certain math problem, but they are going to remember how teachers made them feel.

The following is the best teacher made song that I could find on YouTube: Enjoy!

And Maybe She

I want God to guide me as I walk this lonely road. I want him to send me a companion, but am I ready for one? Even though I do not have her yet, I do not want to lose her. Is she the one that God has been reserving for me? If so, I am ready. If she is not the one, if she is of any harm to my santification, if I am of any harm to her santification, then I want her far away from me as possible. I do not want to make a fool of myself because I am taking a chance with love. People hear these stories all the time because they want to. It is like a movie that includes one of those happy endings. I am writing my own story with the permision of God of course. I am going to continue to build some courage and try to persevere if I want to break through walls. How can this be done? Can I make this happend? The answer is yes. I know it sounds silly, but it is not rocket science. It has to be mutual. I cannot be writing this if she does not feel the same. I cannot continue if she does not want me to. I have to have a sign, and no sign is not good enough. Either way she is my motivation. I will built this house from the ground up. I will walk thousands of miles. I will go through the most trecherous places if it is the only road to get to her. I know that if this is God sent, then it is good because all good things come from God. Therefore, if this is God sent, then Jesus will show me the way. Lord, I will follow you because in the end it is about being worthy of the promises of enternal life in the Heavenly Kingdom. I can take my companion if one is provided or I can walk with you alone. I will walk by faith.

Where you go, I'll go
Where you stay, I'll stay
When you move, I'll move
I will follow you
Who you love, I'll love
How you serve I'll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow you
I will follow you
(Chris Tomlin – I Will Follow)




HAPPY LENT SEASON EVERYBODY!!!!!

The Journey of 1,000 Miles!

You have heard:

“A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” –Lao Tzu

This journey that I just embarked of 1,000 miles should be down to 999. Maybe I mean 999.9. I have begun a new chapter in my life. One of which new obstacles will take place. I am starting a new school year, new seasons, attached with a new classroom; I’m entering graduate school; I’m beginning groundwork at home; financial peace is underway; I have entered the GAME, a game that may take several years, but I have taken the first steps.

No, you just have to wait

Just trust in a good time

No matter how long it takes.

-Phil Collins (You Can’t Hurry Love)

I have never been more thankful to God for all of His blessings and the ones to come. I have to continue to be patient while putting the hours of service. If this is God’s will, then let the games begin.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!

Lakers 2010 Back 2 Back!

The NBA 2010 Playoffs began as well as the road to repeat for the Los Angeles Lakers. I started the hype in this small town of Midland, Texas, where I reside. It has been a tradition, and only this time we were the defending champions, so I had to take it to another level. My students got to see and witness it firsthand. Girls wore purple and gold ribbons on their hair on game days. Guys wore purple and gold shoe laces, wristbands, and jerseys underneath their uniform like me on game days. My flags were up on my car and I wore the 2009 championship ring on game days. I had a countdown that I constructed and laminated posted in my classroom. Different students filled with excitement volunteered to place an “X” every time the Lakers win. The Lakers needed sixteen wins total and that’s where it started.

The hate began real early. This year I saw the most Cleveland Cavaliers fans than I’ve ever seen in my life. James was the MVP of the league, the Cavs were the best team in the NBA, for the second year in a row, but this year they were stacked with the addition of Jamison and Shaq, but just like last year Cleveland failed to make it to the NBA finals and got eliminated in the second round. In Texas people love the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and San Antonio Spurs. Houston, the team that gave the Lakers the most trouble last year taking them to seven games in the second round, did not make it to the playoffs. Dallas was the second best team in the Western Conference and many thought they were going to make a run, but San Antonio prove to them that they were once again the best team in Texas, but they were swept by the Phoenix Suns in the next round. This is where it got quiet many Texans went home fishing with their team. All of a sudden a teacher from Phoenix begins to trash talk and calls out a bet. I told him that I don’t bet for money, but the loser had to wear the opposing team’s jersey the next day to school. Many were hoping for the Suns to pull the upset including other colleagues. Nevertheless, this guy was a man of his word and wore my Lakers jersey to represent the Western Conference Champions and promote the NBA Finals match up against the Boston Celtics. I was excited, but the run had only begun.

Just when I thought that everyone had gone fishing with their team all of a sudden they became Boston Celtics fans and the trash talking was at an all time high. You were either a Lakers fan or a Celtic fan. Most were for L.A. of course, but a few haters were Boston fans. I told all these trash talkers, “Y’all said the same thing last year, aren’t y’all going to feel stupid when the Lakers win again.” This year, I could not make it to the first game of the finals like I did last year because school was still in session. That Thursday I watched Game 1 at my brother’s house with Phillip and Big Mike (undefeated in Lakers games). The Lakers won. The next day, Friday, was the Last day of school and it was interesting to see the reaction of the people the next day.

On Sunday I was in El Paso at my sister’s house watching the Game 2 with my sister Curru, nephew Tury, and nieces Aimee and Mercy. Lakers lost that night and with the series tied at 1-1. It was now a five game series and the Lakers had to regain the home court advantage the next game in Boston. I watched Game 3 in Los Angeles across the street of Staples Center at the Yard House with my niece Brittany and her boyfriend Dominic. The Lakers won! I was interviewed by a local Spanish news station.

I came out of TV after the Lakers game. Canal 62 (channel 62) They interviewed me in Spanish for the local news in Los Angeles.
They asked: "Are you happy with the win?"
I responded: "Happy? yes, but that's not the goal the goal is to win 2 more."
Lakers 2010 Finals Game 3

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For Game 4 I returned to downtown L.A. and watched the game at the ESPN Zone with Brittany and Susan. The Lakers lost. The series was tied once again at 2-2. The next game was the last game in Boston before they returned home. I seriously predicted that the Lakers were going to win this game and win the championship in the sixth game so I bought a ticket for the sixth game hoping to be there for the presentation of the trophy. I watched Game 5 at the Yard House across from Staples with Brittany and Dominic again. The Lakers lost and were facing elimination. I knew the Lakers were going to have to beat Boston convincingly in the next game. I predicted a blowout. I spent my life savings and I watched Game 6 LIVE in Los Angeles at Staples Center and witnessed the blowout firsthand. The Lakers were one game away from completing their goal.

I returned to Staples Center and had to watch the Game 7 across the street with my friend Aurora and her boyfriend Albert at Trader Vics because every bar and restaurant was full. It was one of the most exciting games ever. It was a tough game and the Lakers came back from a double digit deficit to win! We all went crazy in downtown Los Angeles. I will never forget that feeling I had when the final buzzer went off. The championship riots began and I was there finally for the first time. I didn’t vandalize the city, but was watching everyone else in delight. It was the best night of the summer. Back 2 Back!!!!!(5)* That night I could not sleep, just like the 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2009 Championships.

*the exclamation marks: For years, since 2002 – 2009, I would type 3 (!!!) exclamation marks because I supported and experience the first 3-Peat 2000, 2001, and 2002 championships. The Lakers could not win another championship until last year 2009. For an entire year I would type 4 (!!!!) exclamation marks every time I had the chance. I can now type 5 (!!!!!). One for the thumb ;)

Kobe wins his 5th championship ring, one more than Shaq, but one less the Jordan. This clinches his G.L.O.A.T. (Greatest Laker of all Time) status by beating their all time rivalry, and will chase Jordan for the G.O.A.T (Greatest of all Time) as he pushes for a 3-Peat next year giving him his 6th title, and more championships in years to come. Phil Jackson wins his 11th championship as a coach and could not pass up the opportunity to return and coach for another chance for another 3-Peat like he has done his entire career before he retires as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

1 gold medal, 5 championship rings, 2 Finals MVPs, 1 Regular Season MVP, and 3 All-Star MVPs.

Never doubt this man. Kobe has never let me down because just when you think you've seen it all, he does something incredible like win yet another championship with or without Shaq, knock down a tough game winning shot over multiple defenders, and so forth. I admire anyone who has overcome adversity and beat all odds especially when it seems like the entire world is against you. (I will write a blog about Kobe especifically and later date, but lets get back to this 5 championship, 16 total for the Los Angeles Lakers franchise).

The championship parade was a little different this year, but it was still an awesome experience. I decided to take my niece Stephanie and nephew Robert, plus Steve and his friend Koko, who also joined us real early that morning. All those hours waiting to see the Lakers for only a few seconds were worth it.

Kobe Bryant was going to make an appearance at the Lopez Tonight Show and I wanted to be there even though I did not have tickets. I showed up with my friend Steve after the crowd had died down and ask for tickets and the plan worked. Even though I was squeezed in with the last bunch and had to stand by the band, it was worth being there because I was able to see Pau Gasol which was aired in Wednesday and Kobe Bryant that was aired on Thursday. We got a free yellow shirt that Kobe had given us, and we had to wear it before Kobe was announced, it was great. He brought George Lopez a gift, which was a shirt that read cinco, symbolizing his five championship rings. Kobe was at his show in the first episode and promised to come back with the championship trophy and coincidently he shows up in the 100th episode with the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

This championship was special:
We beat Boston.
More people were inducted into the Lakers fan base.
My family was more involved this year.
Kobe wins one more than Shaq.
It silences critics in the Lebron bandwagon; debate over!
The trash talkers witnessed greatness.
I saw one of the biggest games of the year live.
I witnessed a riot in downtown Los Angeles.
I went to the parade for the second year in a row.
The bandwagon fans get to pick another team (Miami) next year for the 3-peat quest.

2010 Finals Game 7

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Off Season Moves (Quest for 3-Peat):
Re-signed head coach Phil Jackson for one more year.
Drafted two rookies, Derrick Character and Devin Eubanks.
Signed point guard Steve Blake.
Jordan Farmar walks and signs with New Jersey Nets.
Derek Fisher decides to re-sign with L.A. after meeting with other offers including Miami.

Josh Powell walks and signs with the Atlanta Hawks
Signed Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff.
Re-signed Shannon Brown.
Signed the new Rookies.

Spring Break in Midland

Spring Break is here! I am definitely looking forward to it. Unfortunately, this time I am not going out of town to watch the Lakers beat teams, like they have been, or am I going to buy a new car again, but I do plan on making it a memorable experience. I plan on doing some spring-cleaning; conditioning my mind and body for an upcoming contest (lol); assist my brother with FedEx deliveries; and a lot of resting. In the past, if I didn’t go out of town, I would use this time to get school work done, sleep-in, and watch television on the couch, and of course put in extra hours at my current part-time job. That would have been my idea of a perfect Spring Break week. Preferences have changed and we are in for a treat this year. I say we for those of you who want to be included in this adventure. Every year we should consider this time to be a special kind of break where people can recharge. For forty days and forty nights Jesus fasted in the desert and devoted this time to grow spiritually and spent a lot of time in prayer, as a result he was often interrupted by an outside source. When it comes to being on vacation, there is no excuse in putting God first because there is no mandatory work involved. By that being said, challenges will present themselves, and especially on a time of Lent, such as procrastination, unexpected problems, and even sin. God has a purpose for Spring-Breakers like me. I got my daily routine set up for the week and several commitments that I made. I was eagerly waiting for this occasion, and I think I speak for most teachers and students when I say that.

Quote of the week:
El huevón tiene doble trabajo.

Picture of the week:

Goodbye 2008!

As the year comes to an end, I couldn’t help to think how good it was to me. I mean, this was one of the best years I’ve had in my 25 years. I truly hope that this New Year brings new blessings and memories to enjoy for the rest of my life. I know I’m sounding a little dramatic, but I’m an intense individual. I know that I will never forget the following:

Undefeated season in basketball
City Championship (youngest coach)
2008 Mustang GT/CS
Lakers making another unexpected impressive finals appearance
Kobe Bryant MVP
Vacations
1st place in the early season tournament
Best semester teaching
Frankie J concert (VIP access and autographs)
L.A. Lakers defeating the Boston Celtics on Christmas (great Christmas present)
Sunday masses streak alive
Most communions in a year

Need I say more: It just gives me chills because this will allow me to be challenged, challenged in a way to try to recreate another successful year. I know what it takes, but now, thank God, I’m wiser, stronger, and spiritually prepared to conquer. With God all things are possible. Thank you great King, and thank you to all of you for your support. Hang on because there’s more surprises coming up in the New Year ;)

2008-2009 School Year

Change is good? Maybe so, but it sure is going to be difficult to adjust to these changes. I don't know what to expect, so I guess we, all the staff on campus, will find out once we get started.

Changes occur every year, but what a change it has been this year. My athletic coordinator accepts an assistant principal position at the high school, and we get a new assistant principal (AP), along with a new head principal, and at least three new coaches added to our staff. Other former coaches, that I coached along side with, also took an assistant principal job at the high school and the other one signed up for an AP position at the Freshman school.

I'll tell you this, it's not going to be the same. After all, these changes might be for the better. Also, this year I will only teach one content area (Spanish), I will have my own classroom, and I will continue to coach, and possibly other teams, which is common. We'll see what happens, only time will tell. In this program it comes down to shuffling possitions and with different schools sometimes.

New year is uncertain, yesterday is gone, but today is here and I have to get to work.

Summer 2008

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, it did. How was I suppose to top last Summer's adventure. The Summer of 2008 is not over yet, but what a summer it has been. This has to be in fact one of the best summers ever, it is up there for sure with the all time greats and probably at the very top. It started with the Los Angeles Lakers making it to the NBA Championship round, then making a trip to El Paso myself and from there to L.A., extending my stay in California, which was well worth it, then returning to El Paso, TX at my sisters' house and extending my stay there. Call it an adventure; I still have several days remaining before the yearly Midland High School Bulldog
Football Camp followed by Coaching School in San Antonio, TX because the first day of school isn't until over a month from now.

L.A. how you get so fly???!!!



Songs of the Summer:
Baby Boy - Ya no lloress
Flex - Baby te quiero
Frankie J - When you look me in the eyes.

Movies:

Hancock
Dark Knight
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In the meantime, I'm stuck in El Paso. lol. I can go back to Midland any day now, which is about a 4hr. drive, but I'm hanging around to spend time with other relatives. It's cool, there's plenty of me to go around. Situation at home, who knows? I'll get there when I get there, but I do have to do a little clean things up over there, so I'll just have to wait and see if I get some cooperation from those individuals, but I don't want to worry about that yet.

Unbelievable, is the only thing I can say right now. You can bet that I definitely try to make additional trips to the West Coast throughout the year. We'll see how it goes, so stay tuned.

Peace and Love y'all. See you soon, keep in touch. Take care and God bless.

Summer

A lot of people don't know, but one of the reasons that I chose a teaching career is that I can get the summers off with pay. I mean lets be realistic, I practically work on average 10 hrs a day five days a week, and in addition occasionally a couple of weekends when there's football games, scouting reports, track meets, saturday school, tutoring, and so forth. Dealing with kids all school year round is a challenge in itself. When I was in college it was almost the same thing because it was non-stop, just working and going to school full time, spending hours of studying and typing research papers. I thought I had a life, but don't get me wrong, even after putting up with all the everyday duties, I still found time to go out and have fun. The Lord provided these opportunities because who knows? I probably would have gone crazy, so when the summer comes around I try to make a especial effort and get out, out of the city, state, and sometimes country serving as a huge relaxation factor or a reward for all my hard work. It's also something to look forward to throughout the year.

I have the opportunity to go to El Paso tomorrow to visit my sister, nephews, aunt, cousins, and so forth. They're excited because it is always fun hanging out. I get the same way when they come and visit me at my house. It's good to have company, especially in a time where there's free time alloted. Also, I would like to make a trip to Los Angeles, even though my brother has to work with no day off during the holidays, my cousin has vacation a week before my arrival, and my friends are leaving the city. I can still go and hang out, go places and just spend time with who is ever available. Which is what I do, but I prefer a designated plan to follow, which I do every year and has been a success.

I have to be completely honest, I need a vacation. I have this time off on my hands, I might as well pursue the mission. Things need to get done here in Texas,but that's what I do all year, and whether I go on vacation or not these things are going to get done. I either take advantage of the break and take a break or continue to work wearing myself out. Even Kobe Bryant would sit out part of the third quarter in a ball game or in the beginning of the fourth in order to come back in the game fresh, ready to finish, and complete the desired result. I'll see you when I get there ;)

Bandwagoners

Bandwagoners go for the team that they've heard of all year, the popular team, the team who has been succesful. The Boston Celtics finished with the best record in the NBA so they go for them. Last year Boston had the worst record, but nobody went for them. This year they've also made it to the NBA Finals, making them a popular team, so they want to join the publicity and go for them instead of the opposing team, the Los Angeles Lakers, who are the best in the West because people hate the Lakers. They hate them because they have the best player in the NBA that nobody can guard, the MVP of 2008, the Black Mamba. Plus, the Lakers have dominated all of the best Texas team, the defending champions, so in Texas L.A. is the enemy, so they'll favor their opponents instead of the Lakers. Boston and L.A. are the final two teams left in this years season, and the winner takes the championship. And next year when the Lakers go to the championship against the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Detroit Pistons most people in Texas, and the rest of the nation, will jump on that bandwagon because they don't want the Lakers to win. Not because they are fans of that team, but out of hatred and ignorance. At this point its mainly ignorance because they don't know basketball really well, if they did, they will know that the Lakers are going to woop some a** and Kobe Bryant will hold the trophy showing everyone that he is worthy and deserves the NBA title. Some will grow to love the Los Angeles Lakers, some will actually grow knowledge of the game and appreaciate them because if you can't beat them join them. I don't hate on any teams, do not be misconstrude by the image above, but I dislike the "fans" who are not true to their teams and support them through the ups and downs. If you've always been a Boston fan, I salute you, and this massage is not for you, but if you just recently became a Celtic fan continue to support your team for the next couple of decades not just when to make it to the finals or when they play the champions who always attain the best ratings for the NBA. Note: The NBA logo is the figure of a former Los Angeles Laker player.