Originally Posted by high_jinx

Lakers: They still have Kobe. And with the possible exception of Pau Gasol, there probably wasn't a better player in the world this summer than Lamar Odom. -espi in another post.

there you go! i couldn't have said it better myself! also you listed them at 6th going into the playoffs in you're own projection! that puts them not against the wolves or the spurs.... 2nd round baby! here we come!