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MH7KiNG said 07/17, 02:49 AM
First off, I would like to state that I did not make this throwdown with the intentions of an easy win. As a matter of fact, I expect the complete opposite, considering the moves the Clippers have made so far during the offseason.

I believe that the Lakers are still the best NBA team in Los Angeles. Sure, the Clippers have made some incredible moves this summer, but the Lakers still have the better team.

Why? Let me remind you that the Lakers are the defending Western Conference Champions. The Clippers do not really have any accolades worthy enough to mention (do they have any?). Plus, the Lakers reached the NBA Finals without a 13ppg 10rpg 2bpg Center in Andrew Bynum.

Starting Lineups:
LAL LAC
PG- Derek Fisher Baron Davis
SG- Kobe Bryant Cuttino Mobley
SF- Lamar Odom Al Thornton
PF- Pau Gasol Chris Kaman
C- Andrew Bynum Marcus Camby

Lakers have edge here.

Bench: As far as the bench goes, the Lakers have the more depth here. Although they will probably lose Turiaf to the Warriors, they are still a very solid bench. LAL's bench was amongst the top 5 last year in the league no doubt.

Outta Space, More to Come.

MH7KiNG said 07/17, 03:28 AM
Okay, your argument is based on a acquisition that might not even happen. As a matter of fact, I truely doubt will happen. The Clippers are now about 1 million dollars of going over the Salary Cap, and let me tell you that 1 million will not be enough to get you a star.
As for the Lakers, I am very sure they will not fall. Yes, dallas had a fall, but this theory prooves false once you state the San Antonio Spurs, or even the Lakers a few years back. They played most of last season without Bynum. Now he is back. Im guessing this will only make the Lakers more of a threat, and increases their chances of going back to the NBA Finals for revenge.

You said Kobe needs another player. You also said the Clippers need another player. As of now, no parties have gotten that 'other player' so as it stands, Los Angeles is still Lakers property. Lakers will have Bynum back, more experience, and their Chemistry will be well intact if no major moves are made.

The rivalry is more heated, but the Lakers still have the better team.

MH7KiNG said 07/17, 04:09 PM
Yes, If any team 'gels' then you better watch out. Just like Portland had their run last year.
And, every single team in the NBA will have to find that 'fire' again. Oh, and which team wouldn't be dissapointed after losing the NBA Finals?
Then, you go on and state Kobe isn't in the MJ region anymore. Okay, thank you for clearing that up. BUT then you go on and say "Air" Gordon!?
Does Eric really deserve that MJ comparison more than Kobe Bryant? Don't think so.
But regardless of how well the Clippers might 'gel' in mid December or January, the Lakers will be a force to be reckoned with from the start. Now that is something the Clippers can't say themselves.
Staples Center belongs to the Lakers. Los Angeles belongs to the Lakers. California belongs to the Los Angeles Lakers. The entire West Coast belongs to the Lakers. The NBA and the East coast belongs to.....the Celtics (hate saying that). But this is all to remind you the the Lakers are the defending WC Champs, and Davis nor Camby will change that. None of that. The Lakers are going into this season looking for redemption. Something they will get. Kobe isnt MVP caliber. HE IS MVP.

And the Lakers are still the KiNGS of L.A.