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Lakers would need to get Howard then since all of Kobe's rings came when the team had quality big men (Shaq for the 1st 3, Gasol for the 4th, Gasol/Bynum for the 5th).
Thunder getting the Lakers was their best case scenario considering had the Clippers won the division, its Thunder/Clippers and the Clippers were a lot tougher opponent for them during the season.
Kobe being a bit of a ball hog didn't help either but that's been his style for years like other big stars.
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