NBA Top 10 for '10

Originally Posted by dalakhani

The addition of Jefferson was good but it still doesnt address a couple of basic matchup problems the spurs have with the lakers and thats in the post. The lakers are simply too big for them now and duncan isnt getting any younger.

The basic problem is not the post.

The basic problem is Kobe.
The second problem is the mobility of Gasol.

The basic problem for any team against the Lakers is Kobe.
If Fisher remains point the Lakers are beatable.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by pgardn

The basic problem is not the post.

The basic problem is Kobe.
The second problem is the mobility of Gasol.

The basic problem for any team against the Lakers is Kobe.
If Fisher remains point the Lakers are beatable.

The kobe thing goes without saying. At the same time, the lakers will have a problem with Tony parker.

The real problem is the lakers size. The spurs simply can't match up with gasol, bynum and odom. The spurs just don't have anyone in the post besides duncan. Thats the problem and thats why they won't contend.

They can always make more moves though. Lots of teams want to get under that luxury tax.

Originally Posted by dalakhani

The kobe thing goes without saying. At the same time, the lakers will have a problem with Tony parker.

The real problem is the lakers size. The spurs simply can't match up with gasol, bynum and odom. The spurs just don't have anyone in the post besides duncan. Thats the problem and thats why they won't contend.

They can always make more moves though. Lots of teams want to get under that luxury tax.

If Bynum does not "recover" he will not be a problem for any team.
The Lakers were clearly a better team without him on the floor in the playoffs.