10 Bold Predictions for Los Angeles Lakers in 2012-13

With the acquisition of Steve Nash, the Los Angeles Lakers put themselves back into contention after a bitter end to the 2011-12 season.

Expectations are sky high for Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and company for the 2012-13 season, and anything less than a championship will be a major disappointment.

Will the Lakers overcome Western Conference foes like Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder and Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs, or will they fall short?

Here, I will predict the problems, successes and the overall outcome of the Lakers' 2012-13 season.  

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