Okay, so it isn’t Kobe versus LeBron in the 2009 NBA Finals. But when Game 1 of the Finals tips off tonight, the matchup between Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic and Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers will still be worth watching. Let us tell you why.
VIBE’s love for round ball runs deeper than the game. When we debate which team is better than the other, we’re not just talking about the action on the court. We have opinions on the finer details of the game that not even Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith could appreciate (e.g. a mean J.J. Redick vs. Adam Morrison debate popped off during the creation of this piece). To show you exactly what we mean, we broke down four matchups between the Magic and the Lakers that no one is talking about right now except for us—from which team has the flyer jersey to which city has the better tourist attraction. Get excited, folks! This is VIBE, where debates happen.
THE MATCHUP: AMUSEMENT PARKS
Los Angeles: Disneyland (in nearby Anaheim, Calif.)
For families living in California, Disneyland is a great day trip. From the teacups to Space Mountain, Disneyland is all about quick fun.
Orlando: Walt Disney World
While every Super Bowl MVP says they want to go there, the truth is Walt Disney World Resort—with its six theme parks—is a whole world. Going there is definitely going to take some advanced planning.
ADVANTAGE: Disneyland
It’s your best bet for fun, especially for the kids. Disney World, on the other hand, takes days to explore. So unless you’re prepared for long hikes in those flip flops (and about a month off from work), head to Cali. Plus, the world beyond Disneyland is a lot more fun (Hollywood Walk of Fame, anyone?) than Mickey Mouse’s Orlando residency.
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