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Hollinger's Team Forecast: Los Angeles Lakers
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Los Angeles Lakers
How will the Los Angeles Lakers fare in 2008-09? Here's John Hollinger's forecast.
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LABallTalk.com — Thought I’d post a quick list of articles that you should all consider reading. If you want to stay on top of the Lakers this season, than know what we’re dealing with. The pros are breaking it down and showing us exactly what we have in store. The one note I would like to make is that I’m sick of the “experts” labeling the concept of sharing the paint between Bynum and Gasol an issue. It’s a great problem to have and I look forward to many rebounds, blocked shots, and easy dunks. Meanwhile, catch up with this: JA Adande makes five observations from Lakers training camp ...

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