The thing I'm worried about is free agents. Free agents definitely view Walton in a higher light than Byron Scott. Also, given the fact it's LA and the opportunity to step into Kobe's shoes, along with the young potential they have, and suddenly I'm afraid free agents take another look. Ultimately though, it probably doesn't help them too much, since they still won't be very good. Yet, in a few years they could be a scary team.