1. Los Angeles Lakers:
The LA Lakers have won back to back rings led by superstar Kobe Bryant and the always consistent play of Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and the always-insane Ron Artest. They have added three great role players in Theo Ratliff, Steve Blake, and the best pickup Matt Barnes. I love how the Lakers always get the players who bug Kobe in Barnes and Artest. Anyway, the lakers also re-signed Derek Fischer. The Lakeshow are set and ready to go and will go back to back because of 3 reasons.
1. The Consistent Play Kobe and Pau
Kobe Bryant was Mr. Clutch as he lead the team through the playoffs and Pau shined when he came into the finals. The duo was very consistent. The team was carried on the shoulders of Kobe and Pau each one of them shining in their own games{ Pau Gasol Game 7 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant Game 4 NBA Finals}
Kobe Bryant:
Finals Averages] PPG: 28.6, REB: 8.0, AST: 3.9, FG% 0.405
Kobe Bryant had a outstanding finals and won his 5th championship ring.... but not all by himself. Kobe had the help of his teammates, allowed the help of his teammates. He scored his points, swished his threes, and brought the Staples Center to its feet and TD Garden to their seats. He is the best teammate to have in a clutch situation.. period.
Pau Gasol:
Finals Averages] PPG: 18.6, REB: 11.6, AST: 3.7, FG% 0.478
Pau Gasol had a better NBA Finals series than Kobe. He completely dominated the Celtics big untamed animals and proved that he is the most skilled bigman in the league. His jumper is smooth and he can 'bound the ball like a beast. He can take you off the dribble and post you up. He will always be viewed as the sidekick of Kobe but hey, he makes one hell of a Robin.
2. The Talented Bench
Key Additions:
Theo Ratliff
Matt Barnes
Steve Blake
Key Departures:
Dj Mbanga
Josh Powell
Jordan Farmar
Luke Walton {hopefully he retires}
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up three very talented players who will be able to glue that bench solid. Steve Blake is a very smart veteran point guard who can make better plays with his knowledge than Jordan Farmer could. Theo Ratliff is a great defender who can still guard players such as Chris Bosh and Kevin Garnett.
3. 2+10 for the Zen
The Greatest NBA coach of all time, Phil Jackson is probably entering his last season as an NBA coach and the Lakers will do everything to get him that 12th ring. What a script it would be if the Lakers win in a Game 7 in Miami. That would end Phil Jackson's career with a bang.
Bottom Line: The Los Angeles Lakers will have another great season and will achieve their 3peat. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol will prove themselves in the NBA Finals against the Heat as the best one-two-punch in the league.
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