The two-time defending champions will have plenty of work to do before they embark for their preseason scamper about Europe.
With the Miami Heat assembling a core of Superfriends and the likes of Andrew Bynum and Kobe Bryant recovering from last season's injuries, the Lakers are no longer a shoe-in for the franchise's second three-peat under Phil Jackson.
As such, there are a number of important questions yet to be answered by the Purple and Gold, some of which may not be sufficiently solved until after the 2010-2011 season.
In no particular order, here are the five most important ones to consider.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
