But one point that Canalero said was true. Kobe actually wanted out of L.A. before the season started, so imo he doesn't deserve any "credit" for the turnaround.

You can't blame him for the "not making teamates better" myth. Could anyone make Smush Parker a better player? Shouldn't he have been thriving with Shaq this year?

They made the best move getting back Fisher which ironically has coincided with the Jazz not being the same team as last year.