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"Spanning the Globe" features ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell, ESPN Los Angeles' Dave McMenamin and ESPN.com's Dana O'Neil.

ESPN Los Angeles' Dave McMenamin says the Miami Heat are still the favorite, but the addition of Dwight Howard puts the Lakers right there with the Thunder for the best in the West.

Stephen starts things off by breaking down the upcoming Lakers and Heat Matchup in Miami on Thursday and asks the question of who would you rather have this season: Kobe Bryant or Lebron James. Dave McMenamin, Lakers Beat Writer for ESPNLA.com, joins

ESPNLA.com's Dave McMenamin talks about the Lakers' loss to the Heat and Kobe Bryant's decision to come back onto the court and workout after the game.