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Originally Posted by radioguy
i think that the lakers are better off without the ball hogging bryant. it wouldn't surprise me one bit for the lakers to go on a roll. now, everyone has to step up, not just give it to bryant and hope that good things happen.
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Token Kobe-hater response
The fact is, many teams go on a roll after a key injury (or suspension, etc.) because the team bonds and unites under the adversity. But, I don't think this will happen with the Lakers. They just don't have any scoring punch at all now. Not to mention Kobe's defensive prowess. Lamar Odom is really going to have to step up and become the big scorer and playmaker Kobe is. Caron Butler will need to be more consistent. I think the Lakers should move Caron to the #2 and start Jumaine Jones at the #3 while Kobe's gone, or maybe start Grant at the 4, Odom at 3, and Caron at 2.
By the way, they won't know how long Kobe will be out until Monday. For now, he's on injured reserve, which means a minimum of five games.