Los Angeles Lakers Will Draw On the Strength of Reserves in 2010-11

The summer is winding down, and after an active free agency period, the roster for the Los Angeles Lakers is beginning to have the feel of a real team instead of an assortment of players.

The ultimate goal for the Lakers is a third consecutive NBA championship, and general manager Mitch Kupchak has addressed concerns which should bolster the odds for reaching that plateau.

Steve Blake, Matt Barnes, and Theo Ratliff give the Lakers additional point guard help, defensive length on the perimeter, and a physical presence in the paint, but more importantly each player strengthens the Lakers reserve unit.

The inconsistency of the Lakers bench last season was an area of concern, but the franchise may enter the 2010-11 season with one ...

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