Dec 30, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates with Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson (11) after the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Lakers won 111-103. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers
Resolution: Get a top NBA draft pick
The Lakers need to make sure they do what it takes during the regular season in order to put themselves in a good position to snag a top NBA draft pick. LA can’t afford to waste this season by being mediocre, to ultimately lose their pick. At the same time, Lakers coach Byron Scott needs to scale back Kobe Bryant‘s minutes.
I don’t think Lakers fans want to see Kobe get carried off the floor again. And if his minute count remains this high, that may very well be the case before the season even ends.
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