It has been a week of celebration and anticipation as the Lakers ended the Denver Nuggets’ bid for the Championship title and prepared for their redemption against the Orlando Magic. President Barack Obama predicted “Lakers in 6″ and here are the updates to tide us over while we wait for the President’s prophecy to unfold.

Top pick: Sasha’s exclusive interview with Slovenia’s MMC RTV

Lakers vs. Nuggets: Game 5

• Phil Jackson talks about Sasha’s game. (OC Register)

Lakers vs. Nuggets: Game 6

• Sasha, Jordan Farmar and Brian Shaw competed against each other in a halfcourt shooting contest after their shootaround. (Lakers.com)
• Kobe and Sasha hug after their victory game against the Nuggets. (Yahoo! Sports)

Lakers vs. Magic: Preview

• Watch Sasha in this behind-the-scenes video from the 2009 Finals Media Day. (Lakers.com)
• Sasha is excited about going to the Finals again. (OC Register)
• Here is Sasha’s interview with a media outlet from his country. You’ll have to use Google Translate to read what he has to say about the Finals, his official Web site, LA and Slovenia. (MMC RTV)
• Sasha talks about the Lakers vs. Magic matchup and him wearing green again. (Boston Globe)
• Sasha discusses the upcoming Finals. (The Sun)
• Sasha shares his opinion on the Orlando Magic. (Pasadena Star News)
• Here’s a picture of Sasha and his teammates during Media Day. (Yahoo! Sports)

Lakers vs. Magic: Game 1

• A photo of Sasha on his way to winning Game 1 against Dwight’s team. (Yahoo! Sports)

European vs. American Basketball

• Sasha compares the two professional leagues he has played for. (Max Flower TV)