Kobe Bryant: "I like lemons."

Los Angeles- When All-Star Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was asked Saturday about preparing for the Boston defense, pressures of the NBA Finals, and his stellar play recently, Bryant said that he "liked lemons." Bryant, a four time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, is facing his most potent opponent of this year's Playoffs,  the Boston Celtics. "I like lemons," said Bryant, when asked about the two teams' historic rivalry and whether beating the Celtics would make the ring extra special. "To me, there is no difference. I like lemons." According to coach Phil Jackson, Bryant "plays hard every day and never gives up on what he does, and [Bryant] likes lemons." The 2007-2008 MVP, Bryant was not shy explaining why he is so good at keeping his calm during pressuring times like the Finals. "It's easy," he commented while frowning slightly, "I like lemons."