From Show Time to Shaq and Kobe, who would have thought the Los Angeles Lakers would ever play second fiddle in the city that they call home? The Los Angeles Clippers are not only the best team in the NBA’s Pacific division, they are also the hottest ticket in L.A. these days. With a star-studded roster, the Clippers have surpassed the Lakers when it comes to entertainment value and basketball competitiveness. One thing is for certain. The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t afraid to spend money or make moves to improve their roster in order to better their chances of another NBA title; especially given the fact that the window of opportunity with an aging Kobe Bryant is coming to a close. Here are five NBA players that could make the Lakers contenders again. Don’t be surprised if one or more of these happens. Paul Pierce: The Lakers need a legitimate scorer to compliment Kobe Bryant. Paul Pierce could be the answer. For starters, earlier this season Boston Celtics Executive D...
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PLAYERS:
Paul Pierce,
Blake Griffin,
Deron Williams,
Kevin Love,
Steve Nash
TEAMS: Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, New Jersey Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns
TEAMS: Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, New Jersey Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns
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