Originally Posted by
lyon804
Ageed. Just imagine if Kobe bought into any of this. Rather Williams likes it or not the Lakers are just better than Cleveland......"IF" and I mean "IF" Kobe buys into the team concept. If Kobe wasn't such an ego maniac the Lakers would probably not lose very often. My point is this Lakers team could have approached a 72-10 type season if Kobe complimented his teamates with his play rather than try to take games over, especially on nites he clearly doesn't have it. Alot of times Kobe's teamates are just standing around and waiting for him to take shots. Bottomline he has a great team as evidenced by the last few games without him. I know it sounds corny, but what if he actually encouraged his players and wanted to make them better who could beat them?? Kobe is all about Kobe.. No debating that.
Williams, I know you love your Cavs and they are good, but really wouldn't stand much of a chance if LA's front line plays in the finals like they have recently. You are basically talking 3 7'0 footers that run like gazelles and keep rebounding and shooting to they make it. Besides there obvious height advantage they are extrememly long. The balls Gasol and company can't rebound or tip back they kick them out to the guards.
Lebron's the best player in the game and Shaq's playing with renewed vigor, but LA's front line will be a beast for them when it counts.