I can't and neither can these farmers. With Howard aboard, it was easy to pack the paint and double Kobe at the same time. Howard had no postgame nor was he a perimeter threat so it worked more often than not. Melo's postgame >>> Howard's ever was. And he has a potent midrange game. And he has 3pt range. And he can pass. And he can hit his FTs. Double him and Kobe is going backdoor (no pun intended).
Most NBA champions had at least a potent 1-2 punch. KAJ/Magic/Worthy. Bird/Mchale/Chief. MJ/Pip. Kobe/Shaq. Kobe/Pau. Bron/Wade/Bosh. When the games are tight and you need a bucket, you always need an ace or two in the hole. Players who can take over games when called upon. All of the great teams had them.
I could see Kobe/Melo as the foundation of building another winner in LA. Both are triple threats. Both command double/triple teams. Both can takeover games. Modern day MJ and Pip indeed.

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