LA Lakers: 5 Things Fans Need to Know about the Lakers for the 2012-13 Season

There's a lot we already know about the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. We know they're one of the most successful organizations in NBA history, trailing only the Boston Celtics in total league championships.

We also know plenty about the 2012-13 Lakers. We know they're looking to capture their 17th NBA title, which would put them in a tie for most all time with the Celtics. We know that in order to do that, the Lakers went out and bolstered their roster by trading for Dwight Howard, getting Steve Nash in a sign-and-trade and inking Antawn Jamison to a one-year deal.

But there are some things about the 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers that you may not already know that are just as important for the upcoming season. Here are five things you need to know about the team for this season. 

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