well, all great champions of the past from the greatest in MJ, to the most wins in Russel, and the Showtime of Magic...they all had their co-leaders (take note: not sidekicks) in Pippen; Cousy, Heinsohn, Havlicek, Cowens; and Kareem...let's not take it away from Kobe just because he had Gasol right by his side...
But one thing is evident though...the names mentioned upfront, including Kobe, really brought the team with more significance...and all those co-leaders are more than willing to give way...
CONGRATULATION LA LAKERS....so where are we celebrating the parade?!?!?!