The Lakers lost because we had no athleticism. None. In a league transitioning into the swingman era of long, athletic, elite wingspan everythings, the Lakers are a bygone vestige.
Howard fixes all that. He's athletic enough for an entire team. He single handedly turned the Magic into a top defense team on a team without any other decent defenders. THAT'S why he's a major upgrade.
As good as Bynum is down low, Howard is better defensively and athletically. We have enough scoring from Kobe/Gasol/Nash...Howard can get a crap ton of garbage buckets and putbacks which is what he does anyways.
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Realo won gold at the Sex Olympics with a BROKEN FRIGGIN NECK.-Voltch