Kobe and Shaq make a great 1-2 punch. But the team needs both to succeed. Without Shaq, Kobe is much less potent. Yes, Michael and Wilt had their team players, too, but I don't think Kobe quite in their league yet. That being said, the Lakers have found their groove, and despite what the naysayers might try and tell you, the Lakers should be one of the most feared teams in the league right now, and if I were the Mavs and the Kings, I'd be hoping the Lakers win a few more games to get them out of 7th or 8th, so they won't have to lose to the Lakers in the 1st round. Holy shit, that was a long sentence.