The Lakers are sad and pathetic without Kobe, and when Bynum was playing (without Gasol), the Lakers were in first place at one point. What has Gasol or the other scrubs ever done? Of course they would drop off if Bryant was hurt because the West is loaded.
When are Lakers fans not upset about something? Seriously though, it'd be a slap in the face for Kobe if Lebron was given the MVP.