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There were a number of reasons the Los Angeles Lakers disappointed during the 2012-13 campaign, but primary among them was the team's lack of depth.

As we watch yet another Finals without the Lakers, what do we see? We see a league influenced with the principles introduced by Mike Dantoni, now represented in the Finals.The San Antonio Spurs , the most traditional of franchises, is succeeding with small lineups, pick and rolls, 3 point shooting and a fast pace.

Mar 31, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Ryan Kelly shoots against the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the finals of the Midwest regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Any way you slice it, the Los Angeles Lakers face a very difficult offseason regardless of what Dwight Howard decides to do.

Kobe Bryant only has a few years left to play at an elite level, which undoubtedly reduces the likelihood of him winning a sixth championship.

Kobe Bryant has a habit of recruiting players he battled against. Is Ronnie Brewer next in line? Bruce Bennett/Getty Images 't help them any in that regard.

The Los Angeles Lakers hold one pick in June's NBA draft, and it's a second-round selection that comes at No.

Devin Ebanks had one of the best seats in the crowd to watch the Lakers disappointing 2012-13 campaign.

Logic tells us that an athlete's career can usually be diagrammed in an arc shape, where age and ability meet at a certain point and each athlete is working at peak performance.

The Los Angeles Lakers do not yet know Dwight Howard's decision for next season, but the All-Star center made his feelings about Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni known before starting his offseason.