Heisler: It’s shaping up as Magic Johnson vs. Jerry West for grand prize, LeBron

Now, Duel of the Laker Titans.
Popular as the NBA is here with two teams playing to packed houses and pulling down hundreds of millions in local TV revenue, it’s been a long time since we were actually relevant, with the Clippers still in eclipse while disappearing early in the playoffs and the Lakers coming off No. 14-14-15-14 finishes in the West.
That may be about to end. Whether it’s real or mere perception, both teams are under dynamic new management ready to rock and roll on th