Dec 30, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Lakers won 111-103. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers
Biggest Weakness: Kobe Bryant
This is the same issue the Knicks have with Carmelo Anthony. As great as Kobe is, he does not fit with this current bunch.
Kobe needs to be around veterans and this year’s squad will be too focused on trying to please Bryant than playing basketball. D’Angelo Russell will have to make sure Kobe is happy and has the ball at all times, which could alienate him from teammates.
Jordan Clarkson has to go from being one of the team’s focal points last season to an onlooker. And we all know how hard Bryant can be on his big men, which doesn’t bode well for Julius Randle should he not hustle or rebound enough.
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