Our thanks to Celtics Blog for working us into this huge season preview bonanza. Team Name: Los Angeles LakersLast Year’s Record: 65-17Key Losses: Trevor ArizaKey Additions: Ron Artest1. What Significant Moves were made during the off-season?The only real significant move was Ariza out, Artest in. Retaining LO and Shannon Brown was important, but I predicted that would happen. I think the Lakers front office is being bold. They had a nice, relatively young core and decided to take a risk and bring in Artest. They tweaked what was already very solid.2. What are the team’s biggest strengths?Starting Five. Whoever they decide to start, the Lakers have one of the best starting units in the league. Kobe as the leader, Gasol as a great guy to throw down to in the post, defensive-minded Artest and Odom or Bynum.Length. The Lakers are a tall team. Bynum, Gasol, Odom, don't forget that Kobe is 6-6. They've got seven guys that are 6-8 or taller. Tell me that won't cause teams with...
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