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<I>Yeah, I know Wilt and Mikan are not power forwards, but they would work great with the chemistry of this team. Wilt had many seasons in which he averaged over 20 rebounds per game, and he would also be a defensive force against any other power forward. Mikan had the size that power forwards have now, so he would also be a natural at that position.</I>

Na na na -- in those days, centers were the big rebounders (see also Russell, Bill; Reed, Willis; Thurmond, Nate, et al.). Wilt and Mikan were centers, and centers they must remain.

<I>Kobe at point guard? Yes. On this team, we need another guard that has his slashing, penetrating style, and Scott was more of a jump shooter.</I>

Similar problem -- Byron Scott was a shooting guard, but so too is Kobe. Until Bryant actually plays the point, you can't make him a point guard.

Na na na -- in those days, centers were the big rebounders (see also Russell, Bill; Reed, Willis; Thurmond, Nate, et al.). Wilt and Mikan were centers, and centers they must remain.

Wilt was a great athlete and had very good mobility. After all, he even lead the league in assists one year, as a center. He would still get 20 rebounds a game, even today. At his size, he would be perfect as a power forward, and he was a grinder.

Similar problem -- Byron Scott was a shooting guard, but so too is Kobe. Until Bryant actually plays the point, you can't make him a point guard.

You're forgetting, this is my second string. Kobe would have no problem performing at point guard in spurts. He does that now with the Lakers when Fisher goes out. The triangle offense doesn't require the traditional point guard, anway. Additionally, he has the skills to be a point guard, including great dribbling, penetration into the lane and quickness. If Kobe really wanted to be a point guard, he'd be one of the greatest at that position. The only reason he doesn't is the Lakers need him as his role as a scorer first, especially at the end of the game.