Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers knocked off LeBron James and the Miami Heat yesterday in a performance that reminded us how things should be in Lakerland.
Metta World Peace did his best Ron Artest impression and was actually productive in back-to-back games for the first time since late December. In 38 minutes of play, World Peace filled up the stat sheet with 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists, four steals and one block.
It was the type of performance that the Lakers have missed for far too long this season. The type of performance that helps—along with Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum's combined 27 points and 23 rebounds—take the load off of Kobe's shoulders. The type of performance that reminds us the Lakers' biggest need of all is at point guard.
Derek Fisher and Steve Blake split point guard duties and combined for seven points, seven assists and five turnovers. They weren't terrible, but they do nothing truly positive for the team either.
L.A. knows they need an upgrade at the point, and there are several players they've zeroed in on. But one player in particular is a perfect fit for what they nee ...
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