7 Reasons Los Angeles Lakers Must Be Considered Title Favorites

First Steve Nash, then Antawn Jamison, then Dwight Howard. 

Everyone knows the Lakers had one of, if not the busiest offseasons this summer. In a matter of weeks, Lakers GM Mitch Kupchack transformed his team from a playoff squad to a serious title contender. 

With all respect to the Miami Heat, they should be considered favorites to win the NBA title because they are the defending champs. 

However, with a roster as stacked as the Lakers, you've got to consider the Lakers as a title favorite. 

As the anticipation for the 2012-2013 NBA season grows, here are seven reasons why the Lakers should be considered title favorites.

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