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hoopsaddict.com - 8/29/2008

Lakers Look for Young Star to Rise

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A look at the considerable pressure on Andrew Bynum, the key to the Los Angeles Lakers' season. A healthy Bynum is not only the key to their future, but their present as well. His play will dictate if the team can repeat their Finals run just as much as that of Kobe, Gasol, or Odom.

• PrepChamps

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  If Bynum and Gasol are both healthy, the Lakers should make it back to the Finals this season (assuming Kobe and others are healthy too).

  Posted 8/29/2008 respond (flag)

• humano

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  Yeah man you need those role players bigtime. Those clutch points from key guys will get alot of pressure off Kobe, only making him more dangerous.

  Posted 8/30/2008 respond (flag)

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