Lakers News: Biggest Obstacles Standing in the Way of 2013 NBA Title

It has been quite a change of scenery in Lakerland the past couple of months.

The Lakers exited the playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder on a grim note and their expectations for improvement coming into the next season were minute at best.

I can still remember the scoffs of every Lakers' hater who laughably pointed at their lack of financial flexibility and the prehistoric age of its roster.

I can still hear the mocking and the sneers:

The Lakers are done. Los Angeles is through.

At least, that's how it was supposed to be; that is how it certainly looked.

Where are the haters and critics now?

With one signing an...

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