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The ones who hold upper hand on Lakers

By Scott Howard-Cooper
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, April 17, 2003

All speculation at this time, one fact: The Los Angeles Lakers are the reigning NBA champions. Until further notice. Until someone climbs over Shaquille O'Neal, corrals Kobe Bryant and knocks the supreme supporting cast from the foundation on the top of that mountain they have ruled for three straight seasons. Until someone earns it away from them. Another reality being that that's entirely possible. Because while the Lakers still have potential for something tremendous -- you should not be su ...

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