Kobe and Shaq Win Their First Title 6/19/2000
On this day in the year 2000 Kobe and Shaq begin their three-peat. Defeating the Indiana Pacers in 6 games.
Kobe and Shaq with Magic. Shaq won Finals MVP.
I was very young when Shaq and Kobe were running around wreaking havoc on the league. But I was old enough to remember and understand they were unstoppable. This Lakers squad is probably the first team I witnessed truly dominate their sport. They won three straight titles people, don't forget. They were truly great.
Here is a video I found on Youtube of some of the best plays of Game 6, the final game, reminisce and enjoy their greatness. I wish they were teammates longer. I believe they could have won more together. But at least they were champions again separately.
Two great talents who were matched only by their egos. They could have won a lot more if they didn't fight.
Once Shaq went to miami i suppose that was the end of the lakers or at least the downward slide into mediocrity.
Yes I agree. Its a shame they couldn't get along better. It definitely took a little bit longer for Kobe to find success post-Shaq. A lot of interesting story lines when it comes to those two.
Kobe is my favorite NBA Player 😁😁😁
He is one of mine as well :) He was deadly on the court. I miss watching him :(