Now that the lakers season is finished , how can they improve next year ?
603779
get a team, not one player against 5, they were lucky to even make the playoffs, they didn't succeed because basketball is a team sport, not idivual.
815633
I think they most definitely will.  Dwight howard is a beast.  He has really developed into one of the most promising big men in the league, and is really starting to anchor down that defense.  Grant Hill is back and playing well, though who knows if he'll stay healthy.  What i like the most is their depth.  With Nelson, Dooling and Arroyo, they can play whoever has the hot hand at point guard, and also can go small when needed, playing two out of the three.  They have the outside shooting of garrity and turkoglu and it will only get better once Redick comes back.  I think they'll make the playoffs,  but they won't be a contender until Howard really develops some post moves.  Right now he overpowers everyone, but soon he'll just be able to score eery time from 8 feet in like shaq or duncan.  The other big thing that will help is if Darko can continue to develop as a defender and rebounder to complement howard.  If he can do this, as well as hit some open jump shots then the magic can be a serious contender in the east.
1046455
no but they should improve.
1035701
No. Not unless they can learn to play defense. Their all offense style might work in the regular season but when you get to the playoffs it's defense that wins championships. Plus they might not do as well next year with the return of Amare because they're going to have to stop playing small. They're going to have to play more of a slowed down half court offense because of Amare. They won't have as many fast breaks when they play big.
124992
Yes, they have a good chance this season to go deep into the tourney.  It depends upon the seedings and how well they play.
526675
they show some heart this year in the playoffs, but they need to strengthen their roster.\n\nmy fav team to watch: Phoenix Suns, fav player: LeBron James
548905
He's improved from last year but he still needs to improve some more.
891075
The season is still young and you have a good set of players, so don't worry as you will eventually improve.  \n\nAfter looking at your lineup, I suggest that you get more players who will give you some regular assists as Mo Williams is the only PG on your team.  I also think that you need help at SG as T-Mac and Dorell Wright are your only two guards. \n\nIn addition, I feel that you should also drop Steve Novak (he doesn't play) and Dorell Wright and trade away Antoine Walker and Erick Dampier to get the players who will help solidify your team.\n\nI hope this was helpful.
853113
Nobody has a chance of having an undefeated season. Much less the Lakers. They can't even beat a pathetic defensive team like Seattle what's gonna happen once they go up against the big boys. Kobe's not gonna have the same year like last year this time, they're not gonna even make the playoffs
635746
they're getting older and the west will get tougher with the return of amare stoudemier in phoenix and improvement of the young players in dallas,not to mention the lakers WILL sign ben wallace.
816587
Miami's failing to show up to play in the season opener (though the Bulls didn't look nearly as good this evening in a loss to Orlando). Also, the Lakers starting out the season 2-0 without Kobe. Actually, maybe I shouldn't be that surprised. They seem to play more like a TEAM, when Kobe isn't on the floor.\nThe rest of the guys step up there games (in particular Odom), and seem to play with much more confidence, and purpose. I really think the Lakers should consider trading Bryant for two or three "above average" players. They aren't going to come close to winning a championship again with him, unless they can find away to reel in a big name free agent next off-season. But the majority of "stars" around the league, are already locked up with long term deals. It would increase their overall depth, and give the franchise a fresh start. I think the Celtics should consider doing the same thing with Paul Pierce. What good does it do to have a "star", if you don't have the personnel around them to be much better then a .500 team at best. Same goes for the T'Wolves with Garnett, and the Sixers with Iverson.
1109659
you're right they need to get younger and more athletic. Parker and Duncan are a good start Ginobli is getting old but the rest of the team isway past their prime. A young player like livingston from the Clippers would put them right back on top  I think.
632374
Considering that the Cavs have a mediocre coach and a team that consists of Lebron James and a bunch of bench warmers but they still made the playoffs I expect them to do very, very well in the future.  Look for them to try to get a talented second man ala Jordan's Pippen next season.  After that I expect Mike Brown to have two grace seasons to get the Cavs a trophy before they fire him and find a premiere coach.  Look for them to be the next NBA dynasty.
223745
I think that the Lakers- after the Pistons and the Hornets and the Spurs- are finally playing like a team. Sure- they are getting 40 from Kobe every once in a while, but he is their superstar. Odom has been red-hot, and Smush along with a few other bench players have been doing great to give them the win. They finally realize team ball is the key. And they have taken 7th seed, 1.5 behind Memphis for 6th. The #1 thing best to do in the second half of the NBA season is heat up and go hard down the stretch of the last 30 games to make a playoff spot. You'll see- the Lakers are for real now. They've always been on and off- but I think that they all have finally realized that it's not giving it to Kobe. Kwame helps in the post, defense and offense both. Smush is a scorer, Lamar is an all-around and Kobe is the super-star. I think that the Lakers can go all the way- no joke. They've beat the Mavs, Spurs, Pistons, Heat, Clippers, but we still have the Suns. Let's go Lakers.
361198
Yes they have a lot to play for. Although they have clinched a playoff spot, it's possible for them to move up to 5th place depending on if they win and a couple of other teams lose. I hope they can move up. They've been playing really well over these last games.
690739
They have what it takes for sure, but it would be nice to see them improve they shot percentages.  Game 2 they did look better, Ben was great in the first, and Rasheed and Rip stepped up.  We can only hope for the best.
911350
it will be an exciting season! we can never tell who will gonna win the title this year, and  with the old-fat o'neal, miami can't defend their title! and there's a lot of sleeper teams in the west, utah, lakers, houston!  \n\nwho's gonna win the scoring title? kobe? ai? lbj? we can never tell?\n\nhow about mvp? my vote goes to kb24!