I think the lakers will win the NBA title this year.  Everyone seems to be so focused on cleveland taking it, but i disagree.  Lebron James may be on his way to the MVP trophy this year but in my eyes Kobe Bryant is the better player.  Kobe is less atheltically talented but far more skilled, he also seems to have a much better understanding of the game then Lebron does.  I also think Kobe is just a smarter player and when it matters most is going to deliver.  Besides the two superstars I also think that the Lakers have a far better team then the cavaliers or the boston celtics do.  I don't think that anyone in the western confrence can stand up to the lakers and i honestly think that they will win the title this year, especially after their devastating loss in the finals last year, they are hungrier then ever!  But one thing about sports that I've learned is that you just never know and in reality it could be anybody's championship, but if I had to pick the Lakers are who I would choose!