L.A. Lakers: Does Steve Blake’s Game Really Match the Hype?

The Los Angeles Lakers are expecting big things from their new back-up point guard, Steve Blake, but is he ready to step up to the challenge of leading the Lakers' second unit?

It's no secret that point guard defense has been one of the Lakers' biggest weaknesses the past two seasons and many people see Blake as the answer to that question.

There is even some hope that Blake will eventually replace veteran point guard Derek Fisher in the Lakers' backcourt, but has Blake ever proven in his career that he is ready for that responsibility?

Blake has averaged 7.5 points, 4.3 assists, shot 41 percent from the field and 39 percent from the three-point line for his career.<...

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