Five reasons why Los Angeles Lakers will take top spot in the Western Conference next NBA season
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the very best teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team which plays in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference is considered as one of the most successful teams in NBA
since its inception in 1947. So far, the Lakers have won 16 NBA titles and still hungry for more.
The 2011-2012 NBA season is yet to start, but the Lakers have already started its preparations to do well in the next season. Some basketball experts have also speculated in the media about the Lakers’ hard-work in this offseason
as they are looking hot favourites to clinch the top spot in the Western Conference. Here is an overview why the Los Angeles Lakers will take the number-one spot in the Western Conference.
More lethal roster:
Currently the Lakers have some very good players in its roster but as soon as the lockout ends in the league, the Lakers will include some more players into its roster to become more lethal for the next season. This is still not
sure as who will be arriving next in the Lakers’ roster but the Lakers’ management is looking very desperate and waiting anxiously for this lockout to be lifted from the players. Including some more and young players will boost the Lakers’ confidence to compete
well in the next season.
Last season’s defeat as Motivational factor:
Last season, the Lakers were defeated in its Conference semi-finals when the Dallas Mavericks shattered their dreams with an exceptional team effort. Since that particular defeat, the Lakers are waiting for the next season to start.
The last season’s humiliating defeat can work as motivational factor for them and team will hopefully perform well in the upcoming season.
Star studded Lakers:
The Los Angeles Lakers is one of the most promising sides in the NBA and they have also some of the very best basketball players. Kobe Bryant, along with Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum are considered
top players of present era and possess some extraordinary abilities to lead the Lakers to ultimate glory.
These all players have also led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA Finals in the past and now preparing hard once again to help the Lakers in the upcoming seasons. According to some basketball experts, the Lakers are planning
to make an exceptional comeback that will ensure their top position in the Western Conference.
Andrew Bynum factor:
Last season, Andrew Bynum averaged 11.3 points and 9.4 rebounds per game in the regular season. He played with great consistency in over 53 regular season’s games and continued his great form in the post season. He played total
10 playoffs’ games and averaged 14.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. His exceptional performance was recognised by every individual who watched him playing especially against the New Orleans Hornets in the first round playoffs.
Andrew Bynum still has some serious work to do for his team in the next season. He is preparing exceptionally hard to do well in the upcoming season.
Lakers’ trio of Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum:
The Lakers’ still rely heavily on its trio of Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. These three players have always impressed many with their tremendous individual and combined performances. People still remember their dazzling
performances in 2009 and 2010 when the Los Angeles Lakers won back to back titles. Now these three are again preparing hard to compete well in the upcoming season and will try their best to achieve a number one spot in the Western Conference for the Lakers.
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