Could the Lakers be more fun to watch without Kobe Bryant?

Dare I? Yes. The last two Laker games without Kobe Bryant, out with a left ankle injury, have been two of the most fun games I’ve seen from LA in a long time. Is the game super clean? No. Are there bad plays? Yes. But is there more ball movement? Oh yes. Is there effort? Incredibly so.  Is it so much fun to watch? Hell yes.

There is not a lack of talent on this team. Pau Gasol, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom make a dynamic front court (at this time Bynum is out with a sore hip) and the Trio of Fisher, Farmar and Shannon Brown at the point combine to make an incredible triple headed point guard (smart, fast, and mad hops). I’m not saying that the Lakers are better without Kobe but the remaining Lakers have just announced that they are the best team surrounding their superstar. Lebron can’t say that with his remaining Cavs. Kobe should be proud and counting his blessings. 12 of them, one for each great team mate.