As they stand today, both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat have a legitimate shot to win their respective conference and meet for an epic NBA Championship series.
The Los Angeles Lakers stayed put for the most part. They addressed a pressing need at point guard by signing Steve Blake and re-signing Fisher. They also managed to keep Shannon Brown. As for the rest of the roster, no changes were made. None were needed.
The Miami Heat, on the other hand, experienced the arrival of two more superstars to pair with Dwyane Wade. Against many odds, they managed to put together a respectable team of their own.
Although they still have some holes in their roster, it's looking good.
If both teams were to go through a regular season as is and meet in the NBA Finals, there are plenty of match-ups that can clearly define who would have the upper hand.
Here is a breakdown of how these two formidable teams match up against each other.
Guards
The Lakers have former MVP Kobe Bryant pairing with Fisher in their starting back-court. They have athletic energy player Shannon Brown and Steve Blake, who will pro ...
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