Kobe Bryant might have a little motivation to make the Los Angeles Lakers a contender in the Western Conference. After ESPN.com posted projections for the conference that had the Lakers finishing 12th, Bryant took notice. "12th I see.." he tweeted Tuesday night. The Lakers are reeling from a disappointing 2012-13 season. Saddled with Finals expectations after the additions of Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, the Lakers battled injuries and never came together. They limped to a seventh seed in the West and were swept from the playoffs in the first round by the Spurs. Source: ESPN LA
