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Even though, statistically, the Lakers are better when Kobe Bryant is not playing, the team will still have a better chance to lose with him out over the long haul. Now, they can even finally begin to officially blow up their team – maybe trade Jeremy Lin and/or Jordan Hill for picks in this year’s draft or future compensation. Maybe even a project player?

If you thought that watching the Lakers was cringe-worthy this season, just wait until Kobe officially exits stage left for the rest of the year.

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Los Angeles Lakers (12-33)

Last week: 0-4
Last rank: 25


Kobe Bryant will likely miss the remainder of the season with a torn rotator cuff in his shooing shoulder. That’s actually a good thing for the Los Angeles Lakers, though.

Even though, statistically, the Lakers are better when Kobe Bryant is not playing, the team will still have a better chance to lose with him out over the long haul. Now, they can even finally begin to officially blow up their team – maybe trade Jeremy Lin and/or Jordan Hill for picks in this year’s draft or future compensation. Maybe even a project player?

If you thought that watching the Lakers was cringe-worthy this season, just wait until Kobe officially exits stage left for the rest of the year.

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