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My team: Lakers
Obviously a top heavy team. We are an offensive juggernaut that would run over anybody but questionable defense with Howard and new-look World Peace are the only willing and capable defender. That means defending the perimeter is going to be a real trouble. My hope is with much of the scoring burden taken away from Kobe's shoulder, he's gonna defend more instead of picking his spot. The bench is not worth-mentioning as we have a weak bench again (although much improved from last season): Hill, Ebanks, Jamison, Meeks, Goudelock.
The main thing for this team is to stay away from injuries and Mike Brown to do some star-managing. Remember Phil doesn't have many tricks in his coach book as his triangle system is pretty self-sustained. Phil was arguably the best star-manager and that what made him so successful.
My prediction is we will get pushed around a bit during the regular season, just like last year and end up a 3rd seed but will beat the Thunder to face Miami in the Finals.
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