Most of the drama that enveloped the Lakers at the beginning of the year no longer matters: The team has adjusted to head coach Mike D'Antoni's system, Dwight Howard now appears to be comfortable as a No. 2 option, and Kobe Bryant knows when he needs to facilitate and when he needs to take over.
Even so, as the Lakers chase the Utah Jazz in the standings, there is no shortage of storylines in Hollywood. Bryant is still the central figure in the movie, but the rest of his supporting cast also has a number of harsh realities that they need to face as a possible postseason berth lingers on the horizon.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
