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If Lebron instead of going to the Miami Heat went to the Lakers.

Lebron has an ability to decimate the playoffs but loose in the finals.

Kobie has the ability to decimate a series but can't make it to the finals.

Lebron has a preparation technique that improves longevity.

Kobie has a prepartation technique that improves shooting ability.

Imagine Kobe Bryant with the logevity of Lebron, and Lebron with the clutch skills of Kobe!

If this one decision was made for Lebron to join the lakers, I would think that Phill Jackson would stay the head coach.

Paul Gasol would stay a Laker.

The Lakers would win the next 8 championships.

Giving Kobe 12 rings.

Lebron would have 7 rings at Kobe's retirement.

Lebron would retire at 13 rings.

Introducing Lebron Jr. to the Lakers for further championships.

Look at the last winners of the last Finals:

2009    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson    VS    Orlando Magic         Stan Van Gundy   
2010    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson    VS    Boston Celtics        Doc Rivers   
2011    Dallas Mavericks         Rick Carlisle    VS    Miami Heat        Erik Spoelstra   
2012    Oklahoma City Thunder     Scott Brooks    VS    Miami Heat        Erik Spoelstra   
2013    San Antonio Spurs         Gregg Popovich    VS    Miami Heat         Erik Spoelstra   
2014    San Antonio Spurs         Gregg Popovich    VS    Miami Heat         Erik Spoelstra   
2015    Golden State Warriors     Steve Kerr    VS    Cleveland Cavaliers     David Blatt   
2016    Golden State Warriors     Steve Kerr    VS    Cleveland Cavaliers     Tyronn Lue   
2017    Golden State Warriors     Steve Kerr    VS    Cleveland Cavaliers     Tyronn Lue   
2018    Golden State Warriors     Steve Kerr    VS    Cleveland Cavaliers     Tyronn Lue   
2019    Golden State Warriors     Steve Kerr    VS    Toronto Raptors         Nick Nurse   

This is what I predict the finals would be:

2009    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Orlando Magic     Stan Van Gundy   
2010    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Boston Celtics    Doc Rivers   
2011    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Chicago Bulls    Tom Thibodeau   
2012    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Boston Celtics     Doc Rivers   
2013    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Indiana Pacers     Frank Vogel   
2014    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Indiana Pacers     Frank Vogel   
2015    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Atlanta Hawks     Mike Budenholzer       
2016    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Toronto Raptors     Dwane Casey   
2017    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Boston Celtics     Brad Stevens   
2018    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Boston Celtics     Brad Stevens   
2019    Los Angeles Lakers     Phil Jackson     VS    Toronto Raptors     Nick Nurse

Of course I am assuming Kobie still ruptures his achillies in 2013.

Comes back an plays limited minutes but ultimately retires in 2016.

Lebron continues to win despite the talent around him, taking the mamba type persona.

Some would contend that the Golden State Warriors would be an issue for the LA run.

But the Golden State Warriors were not nearly as strong as they were in 2016.

And in 2016 they fell 3-1 to OKC. Do you think if that was the Lakers with Kobe and Lebron they would fail to close the deal on a 3-1 lead?

Some would contend the issue of Kevin Durant joining the Golden State in 2017.

I would question if Kevin would want to Join Golden State without proof they could win it.

So that is the only criteria, that would stop the show.

I would assume he would join Lebron, right after Kobe's departure.