Los Angeles Lakers Preview - Season 2007-08

Overview of last season

There are always high expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers to perform great in both the Off-season and regular season. The Lakers were decent during the regular season, creeping in the last playoff spots of the post-season. They Lakers were dusted off by the Phoenix Suns in the 1^st round of the playoffs and went back home disappointed.

Since then, the Los Angeles Lakers have not made any major decisions for their franchise. This has angered both Kobe Bryant and many Laker fans as well. The Lakers passed up on a great opportunity to receive Jason Kidd in exchange of Andrew Bynum, however, the Lakers believe that Bynum will be a dominant force in the future. Whatever with the case, the Lakers will have to perform good and soon, or they're could be some major changes, including the trading of Kobe to the New York Knicks.

Off Season Moves

The Lakers made one off-season move and addressed the weakness of their point guard position. They brought back Derek Fisher. Sure Derek is not the dominant defensive presence that he was back in his prime, however, he can bring in a good deal of leadership and outside shooting as well.

There were many problems with point guards last year that included Smush's ability to run the Laker offense, fight through defensive screens, and playing basic defense. Jordan Farmar was brought in as the starting point guard in the playoffs because of his ability to play defense. Derek Fisher is a great addition to the team, however, the Lakers need a plethora of big moves before they even begin thinking about championship.

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