A few weeks ago we were talking about the Kings luckiest fan contest, where the one luckiest fan would travel to New York for the lottery proceedings. A few of you goaded me into entering, and guess what?

(Here is where I would put the link to http://www.nba.com/kings/fans/lottery_bracket.html except that I am experiencing linkage problems.)

That's right. I am in the hunt to be the Kings luckiest fan!

This grueling process began a few weeeks ago when I submitted (in 50 words or less) why I was the luckiest fan. 49 words and a few days later I was invited down to ARCO Arena, where I was forced to eat free food along with close to 50 other people, all of whom put their "Why I'm the luckiest fan" rap on video. This group has been narrowed to 24 people, including yours truly.

The 23 + me are now on the Kings website. There will be six semi-finalists determined by the voting public. I then believe that the winner will be chosen by Maloof's Sports & Entertainment, though I am not entirely sure.

Thank you for your support, and please forgive me for the video, which was done in one take with no rehearsal.

USA!!! USA!!! USA!!!