All roads to Kobe Bryant's sixth NBA championship lead through someone other than the Black Mamba himself.
Pushing 36, coming off a season during which he appeared in just six games and headlining a roster devoid of staying power, Bryant needs help—a star-studded supporting cast anchored with more than one proven player who can help him salvage what's left of his career.
And it's the Los Angeles Lakers' job to give him those players.
Are those players Carmelo Anthony and Pau Gasol? And if so, are they enough to rescue Los Angeles from the depths of the lottery in time to bring Bryant within reach of his legacy-cushioning sixth championship?
Making the Necessary Assumptions
Part of finding out whether this trio is title worthy lies in our understanding of what it will take for them to join forces.
Summer 2015 gradually became the Lakers' bread and butter. They would chase down and sign impact free agents then instead of now. Players like LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Anthony were long shots. Waiting another year was the smart play.
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