Of course, this is Kobe Bryant's team, and unless he's on top of his game, the Lakers are going to be mediocre. But Kobe is always on top of his game, and a summer of rest and rehabilitation following minor knee surgery was probably the best thing for him. The Lakers have plenty of questions – particularly on the front line – but as long as Kobe is around, they're still going to be L,A,'s team, even if they're not as good as the Clips.