The standard bearer for the NBA championship is the Los Angles Lakers, not because of Kobe Bryant but because they won in 2009. The previous years NBA champions have always had the proverbial target on their backs.
If they make it back to the Finals, their fans will see the various dings and dents other teams have left on them in their wake.
Just like previous champions there will come a day when the young turks of the NBA overcome them; this will not be the year however. Teams like the Oklahoma Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls and the Portland Trailblazers will have to wait their turn.
The aforementioned teams are still missing some parts and can stand a little tweak in order to become more than a footnote. Here is a beakdown of what each of these teams need to become legitimate contenders.Begin Slideshow
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