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After the Los Angeles Lakers were thrashed by the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs, it didn't take long for many to shut Kobe Bryant's championship window.
Phil Jackson decided to step away after an unbelievable career, leaving Bryant to try and fend for himself and push back Father Time in the process.
The Lakers still have a number of nice pieces around Bryant, but the future Hall-of-Famer is another year older. His scoring slowed noticeably last season, as did his ability to take over games. Injuries are becoming more prevalent, and his knees have seen a lot of wear and tear over the years.
Los Angeles still believes there is a window of opportunity to win at least one more title with Bryant, but are not sure he has the pieces around him to make it work. They were aggressive pursuing trades for both Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, but neither worked out in the end.
If Andrew Bynum can stay healthy for a full season, it might almost be like the Lakers acquired another player. Bynum has drawn a lot of trade interest from other teams and has shown flashes of being a dominant post player, but his bad knees force him to miss extended periods.
The Lakers won't fall off the face of the Earth, but another championship for Bryant is iffy. Jackson was a huge reason for the team's success and is enjoying retirement while Bryant is only getting older and slower. Maybe the Lakers strike a trade at the midseason mark to upgrade the roster, but it's looking like a quick playoff exit for Los Angeles. Fans, however, should not expect the Lakers to go quietly into the night, and anything is possible.
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