For the Lakers, this will be the ultimate test, with the new "Big Three" on the block and young teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder on the rise. This will be without a doubt the hardest year for Kobe and the Lakers and there are many aspects to the season that could go wrong, that could make the difference between another three-peat and going home.
Here are 10 reasons why the Lakers could come up short in this years NBA season, I hope you enjoy.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers