Last year did not end the way the Los Angeles Lakers had originally hoped. Dominating their way through the Western Conference playoffs, the Lakers were overmatched by the Celtics in the NBA Finals, losing the series in six games. But for the thousands of fans who bought Lakers tickets during the '07-'08 season, know that there is a bright future for their hometown team this season.

The main reason fans will point to on why they will be better this season is the return of their talented big-man Andrew Bynum. Injured early last season, Bynum was cited as the difference between winning and losing in the Finals last year, and is why many chose the Lakers to edge out victory this year. He will be teamed up in the post with Pau Gasol who was acquired prior to last season's trade deadline. People who bought cheap Lakers tickets saw him help turn around the season for team last year and will be looking to him even more this season to help carry the team.

Above all else for the franchise, they will be relying upon one player, Kobe Bryant. Coming off his first MVP season, Bryant has proven every year that he belongs in the discussion as the best player in the league and will be looking to add another championship ring to his hand. Last year seemed to be a turning point for the Kobe, as he relied on his team mates more than ever. His popularity is now at an all time high, but he only wants one thing, to win.

As unpredictable as the NBA Playoffs are each basketball season, this year's post-season seems to be a little more predictable. If all goes to plan, the Lakers will once again be representing the Western Conference in the 2009 NBA Finals. The match-up everyone wants is the potential Lakers-Cavaliers Finals, and tickets to the potential series will be extremely tough to find. If the Cavs meet the Lakers in the Finals, VIP Tickets will be the place to find authentic tickets to each game.