Ranking a bench is tough because if you're on the bench, you obviously need to improve, but some players need this more than others. Then there's the odd situation of players on the bench who really shouldn't be there. Goudelock is a perfect example of this type of player. Finally, there are the players who are nearly neck-and-neck with another for a starting position, but for some reason they aren't quite there yet.
Who starts is obviously up to the coach, and there's been a lot of speculation about Coach Mike Brown's choices, but regardless, there are some players who need to step it up in the playoffs.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
