Reasons Why The Lakers Chances Of Winning A Championship Has Increased.

1.     Lakers almost beat the Oklahoma City Thunder last season.

2.     Lakers updated their roster with new stars. (Steve Nash, Dwight Howard)

3.     Steve Nash is another closer that Kobe can defer too. Last season Kobe had to close the game on his own because of the lack of a other player he can defer too.

4.     Bynum was inconsistence last year on defense and offensives. Dwight Howard is always playing defense. Steve Nash provides an offensive boost.

5.     Even thought the bench still sucks this year, it is better than last year. With the addition of Jodie Meeks, Antawn Jamison and Jordan Hill playing a full season with the Lakers, the Lakers have a much better bench. 

6.     There is actually a back-up (Jodie Meeks) for Kobe.

7.     Mike Brown has a whole preseason to teach and prepare the team.

8.     Metta World Peace is in tip top shape.

9.     The Thunder lost James Harden. Destroying the Thunder’s big 3.