The following is the first installment of a TrueHoop post that was originally published to TrueHoop subscribers on Tuesday, April 9.

• Part 2 draws lessons from LeBron’s losing it after J.R. Smith’s mistake in the Finals.

• Part 3 somehow involves a Kevin Costner reference.

• Part 4 is about chewing your fingernails, partying and hitting game-winners.

• Part 5 is focuses on what can be done next.

• And here is a public post about the inner workings of the Lakers.