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The slanted "Lakers" wordmark and drop-shadowed numbers were taken from the 1967–86 uniforms, while powder blue trim and white stars represented the team's Minneapolis years. On the shorts, the full team name shaped into a triangle was a nod to the early 1960s logo, and the current "L" alternate logo on the waist was a nod to the Kobe Bryant era.
Before he was chosen as the 13th overall draft pick by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, the 17-year-old Bryant had made a lasting impression on then-Lakers general manager Jerry West, who immediately foresaw potential in Bryant's basketball ability during pre-draft workouts.
The 1997–98 NBA season was the Lakers' 50th season in the National Basketball Association, and 38th in the city of Los Angeles. [1] During the off-season, the Lakers signed free agents Rick Fox, [2] [3] [4] and three-point specialist Jon Barry. [5]
Shaquille O'Neal picked up both MVP and Finals MVP awards in 2000. Having also shared the 2000 All-Star Game MVP award, he was only the third player in NBA history to win all three awards in the same season. Kobe Bryant was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team, the youngest player to earn the honor.
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (/ ʃ ə ˈ k iː l / shə-KEEL; born March 6, 1972), known commonly as Shaq (/ ʃ æ k / SHAK), is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA.
Key stats, contract status, preseason expectations, reality on April 10 and the future for each player under contract at season's end for the Lakers. Lakers player-by-player report cards for 2021 ...
Today's Wordle Answer for #1271 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Today's Wordle answer on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, is PLUMB. How'd you do? Next: Catch up on other Wordle answers from this week.
Fruitcake. Step one of a fruitcake is soaking pounds of dried fruit until it's plump and filled with bourbon. That takes up to 12 hours. Step two is simple: making and baking the loaves.