Congratulations, Shannon. You are our first NBA highlight of the new (pre)season. Oh, thanks are also due to Mikki Moore, who graciously volunteered to be Brown’s dunking victim. This gives truth to the rumor about Moore being concerned with making sure we have the quality play and highlights fans so desire. [...]

The “other” Lakers potentially saved the team’s collective bacon last night with an inspired performance, led by folks like Lamar Odom and Shannon Brown, who both took turns victimizing Chris “Birdman” Andersen. Brown’s dunk was probably a little more significant because of the run the Lakers went on shortly thereafter — 11-0 to start [...]