Obstacles can be excuses. They can also be a list of things that a team overcomes to winning an NBA championship. The difference between the two is simple. Do you overcome them, or do they overcome you?
In the Lakers' case, with a pending division championship to add to the ridiculous list which is already in their history, it's the former.
Here, in chronological order, are the seven largest obstacles the Lakers have overcome.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
