NBA 2009 Season Prediction: The Los Angeles Lakers

This guy is for real. He's got the size, strength, intelligence, and the talent to be one of the best centers in the NBA. The only thing that can hold him back is his health. The biggest question surrounding Bynum this next season will be if he can stay healthy all season. If so, then we are definitely looking at a Championship caliber squad.

Second Team:

PG: Jordan Farmar

There is no doubt about it folks. Jordan Farmar will become an NBA superstar. Give him about two to three more years, and he will be completely ready to start every game of the season, and carry his team to the playoffs.

SG: N/A

Besides Bryant, there is no other shooting guard on this team. The Lakers did draft Kentucky shooting guard Joe Crawford in the 2008 NBA Draft, but he still has yet to sign a contract with the team. If he does, he will most likely be Bryant's backup.

SF: Luke Walton

Although he did not attend the same university as his father did, Luke still has the talent to do very well in this league. I predict that he will become the Lakers' starting SF within the next three years.

PF: Vladimir Radmonovic

Radmonovic is listed as a PF, but he is by no stretch of the imagination a true PF forward. His uncanny shooting ability should classify him as a SF. Nevertheless he is good enough to be a backup in the league.

C: Chris Mihm

When he was brought in from Boston, many thought that he would become the franchise center for the Lakers. Well guess what? Andrew Bynum happened to just come along into LA. Still a good player and will get some playing time. Again, his health is his worst enemy.

Prediction:

We saw last year that even without Andrew Bynum or Chris Mihm, that the Lakers were able to somehow advance to the NBA Finals. The fate of this team hinges on the health of their two big men.

If they can stay healthy, then this team can contend for the Championship. If not, they will probably end up like they did last year. Wouldn't it be exciting to see a repeat of last year's finals?

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