Cohen 8-Ball: It Would Be Best If...
Cohen’s Analysis: It would probably be best if, believe it or not, the Lakers tore apart their roster and started fresh, including trading Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, Steve Nash and yes, possibly Kobe Bryant. Los Angeles never has to worry about recollecting star talent. They will reload rapidly. The Lakers, as currently constructed, are old, hurt and lethargic. They can stock up on blossoming stars now by trading the core. It sounds ridiculous, but seriously, they are on the verge of possibly missing the playoffs. Kobe may retire soon; Nash is approaching 40 and who knows how much longer Gasol’s knees will hold up. And considering Dwight will be a free agent this summer, who knows if he will stay.
