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5 Reasons Why Los Angeles Lakers Fans Should Be Excited For 2014-15 Season

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5 Reasons Why Lakers Fans Should Be Excited

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Although the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular teams in the NBA, they are currently in rebuilding mode. With an aging Kobe Bryant and a mix of young players and veterans, can the Lakers build and improve during Byron Scott's first year as head coach? Here are five reasons Lakers fans should be excited for the upcoming season.

5. Ed Davis

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5. Ed Davis

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Ed Davis might not have the stats that'll jump out at you, averaging only 5.7 PPG and 4.1 RPG during the preseason, but the fourth-year forward and his ability to protect the rim will be very important for the Lakers, as the team struggled to do so last season. If Davis can continue to do the dirty work down low, the Lakers should have a solid frontcourt rotation.

4. The Return Of Swaggy P.

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4. The Return Of Swaggy P.

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Lakers fans waiting to see Nick Young and Kobe Bryant in action together will have to wait a little longer as Swaggy P. is out with a thumb injury. Young gives the Lakers another scoring threat from the perimeter, but at what cost? If both Young and Kobe can play off each other's weaknesses, the pair should help the Lakers surprise a lot of teams this year.

3. Byron Scott

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3. Byron Scott

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Without a doubt, Byron Scott was the right choice as the Lakers head coach. Although expectations are usually high in Los Angeles, no one is expecting Scott to be a magician and lead the Lakers to the championship in his first season. Despite the Lakers being a team looking to rebuild, Scott has already made noticeable changes to the Lakers' defense. He's also a great coach for young point guard Jordan Clarkson to learn for -- ask Chris Paul.

2. Julius Randle

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2. Julius Randle

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Most Lakers fans are already well aware of Julius Randle's abilities to stretch the defense at the power forward position. Randle's ability to bring the ball up and shoot from mid-range will certainly be an advantage Lakers fans should be looking forward to. His tenacity, ability to learn and willingness to improve make Randle the perfect fit in LA.

1. The Return of The Black Mamba

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1. The Return of The Black Mamba

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There should be no doubt in anyone's mind about the chip on Kobe Bryant's shoulder. After being criticized by anonymous executives and ranked 40th by ESPN, Kobe will have a lot to prove as he returns from injury this season. Will Kobe come out gunning? Or will fans see a new Kobe? Either way, Lakers fans are grateful Bryant is back in purple and gold.

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