Steppin’ Up: Five Potential Unexpected Heroes for the Los Angeles Lakers (flag)

www.emptythebench.com — If Los Angeles ends up winning the title then it will be because their Big Three came through in a big way. However, odds are there will be another hero on this team. Somebody with less name recognition, possibly a guy nobody expected to step up. They could hit a few big shots, swat a few or do any number of other things to help the Lakers win. Here are five other potential heroes for LA.

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Los Angeles Lakers

Kobe Bryant

Ronny Turiaf

Derek Fisher

Sasha Vujacic

Jordan Farmar

Trevor Ariza

vote downundo vote up MrThell posted 6/3/2008

• And One

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  This is a great article - thanks for taking the time to talk about "the other guys."

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• ygbfkm

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  This could also be titled: "Eleven Potential Unexpected Heroes for the Lakers". 

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  • MrThell

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    Ha, it's true, there's only one Laker we know is going to show up every night.

    Posted 6/3/2008 respond (flag)

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