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Why didn't the Lakers' lineup change much in 2008 and 10? But the results of the Celtics in the two-year finals were different. Is it just because of changing Artest ?
I think the main reason is the following:
1-Although the lineup is similar on the surface. But in fact it was in 2008. The Lakers, from the cruel West. The team's injuries are very serious. Bynum and Ariza didn't play, and the substitute players were directly blown up. Back then, Pierce faced the Lakers' Radmanovic. He played whatever he wanted.
The 10-year Lakers pay more attention to protecting the health of players. So in the finals, the lineup is more complete. Especially the small forward position that Pierce had beaten before, introduced Artest.
2. In 10 years, the Lakers had won a championship in the previous year. The team already has championship blood. Will be more confident when playing.
3. The internal contradictions of the Celtics at that time have begun to surface. The relationship between Ray Allen and his teammates is about to break. The team hopes to quickly help Rondo to the top, but Ray Allen needs a bigger contract and more playing opportunities.
4,The rise of young Lakers players
Bynum in 10 years and Bynum in 2008 are incomparable. Bynum has been very mature for 10 years. Possesses the strength of the league's second center and the first center in the West. Finally, it was indeed an important bargaining chip in the Howard transaction.
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