lakersrule
ANUSTART
It all comes down to where the stars want to go play. If an LBJ wants to play for you then your team becomes a contender. You can say that about a few guys like Durant, Anthony Davis, Lebron, Howard...etc
And the Lakers will be in position next summer and the summer after that to sign the big name free agents. Regardless of what some say, the Lakers are still a popular destination. Just because Dwight bolted doesn't mean no one wants to play there.