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2012-13 Lakers to the 2003-04 Lakers Kevork Djansezian/Getty
Images  The Los Angeles Lakers have assembled what is generally
referred to as a “super” team, now that Dwight Howard is finally
in L.A. after what seemed like an eternity of speculation.   The
Lakers have done this before. Or have they?  Fans and media
members love comparisons. Who can blame them? This is how we
order our lives. We reference the past in order to make
decisions about the future.  Our first tendency is to break down
the roster and start comparing the squads position by position.
The problem with this strategy is that it is not just about the
numbers. It is about the style, attitude and mindset. 
Shaquille O’Neal versus Dwight Howard? Coincidentally, both came
from Orlando—but that is just about where the comparisons end.
Despite different strengths and