re: Lindy's basketball annual/preview

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That's pretty bizarre. I get why and agree with people who are down on Monty but Byron Scott as a 7? Really? And I'm not sure what Malone has done as a head guy that warrants a significantly higher grade than Monty.

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Yeah, I don't get it either. Scott was horrible in Cleveland. Malone has a pretty great reputation, but hasn't proven much as a head coach.

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Their season is hinging on 36 year old Kobe with over 50K MP and coming off 2 serious injuries being the offensive force he was in 12/13 while playing with Howard and Gasol- even that year they won only 45 games. I never doubt Kobe and wouldn't be surprised at all if he pulled it off, but that's asking a lot. If they finish above .500, I'll be shocked.

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I hate the Lakers and Bryant more than anything else in the league. So last year was awesome. But I don't doubt him and I think he will be really dangerous this season. He has something to prove. Adding him alone is probably worth about 10 games in my mind. Then you start looking at the other units. They did get better at PG (Nash coming back and adding Lin). Plus I think their front court is better now. Gasol wasn't that good anymore. Adding Randle, Boozer and Davis just makes them so much more physical and athletic. They will be a tough team to play. I don't think they are a play off team, but if they stay healthy they should be right around .500..