Blazers 3-0; def. Game 1. Take into consideration their statistics, accomplishments, personalities, and overall effect on the game of basketball. 2001 NBA Western Conference Finals Lakers vs. Spurs League Champion: Los Angeles Lakers. While Shaq was a ringless fatass without Kobe, unless you count that 06 role player title from Shaq. Spurs 4-0; def. 2017/05/26 3:43 pm by shane acedera views: Season nba regular season career highs. In 2003, the Los Angeles Lakers approached the offseason looking to end an era with a bang. Consider that his finals stats were bringing those averages down a little bit, and we find that Kobe was damn good on the road to the finals. Let me also mention that Jordan’s scoring average is 5.1 points more than Bryant. Shaq was the older one of the two and had been in the league 4 years before he and Shaq joined forces in 1996. Many wondered if Kobe Bryant could win an NBA title while being the only superstar on a team. Title Run No. RELATED: Kobe Bryant’s Initial Introduction to Shaq and the Rest of His Lakers Teammates Got Awkward in a Hurry Nine days after the Lakers officially completed the trade with the Charlotte Hornets to acquire 17-year-old Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996, the team announced the signing of Shaquille O’Neal, officially beginning what would come to be known as the Shaq & Kobe … Kobe had 25/8/6 with 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks on 50% TS Shaq had 33/16/5 with 3.5 blocks on 57% TS Kobe's average stats for the entire 2001 playoffs (16 total games, 15-1 … REMINDER: Kobe and Shaq used to be really good. The 2021 NBA Finals is the first championship series since 1971 to not have a single former NBA Champion on either roster. Game 1 of the 2001 Western Conference Finals. Shaq has more Finals MVP’s. Jerry West’s credentials as a talent evaluator are as impeccable as his accomplishments as a player. Least "meaningful" rings: 2017 Kevin Durant (7) 2020 Anthony Davis (9) 2006 Shaq, 2017 Steph Curry (10) Kevin Durant 2017 ring would only be valued at 2 if it wasn't for the finals MVP. Spurs 4-0; def. Kobe’s 2010 playoff stats: 29.2 PTS, 6 REB, 5.5 AST. Highlighted by his NBA record 10 scoring titles, Jordan also averaged 30.1 points per game. Shaquille O’Neal was at the height of his very substantial powers in the 2001 NBA Finals. Kobe Bryant was outplayed by Shaq in the 2001 Finals, but he was still great. No, Shaq didn't make Kobe. Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead. While the growing rift between Kobe and Shaq was beginning to play out on the court or in post-game press conferences at times, the Lakers still managed to win 56 games in 2000-01 and rolled into the playoffs with “NBA Title or Bust” expectations. I was shocked when I saw voters vote that Kobe was a better Laker than Shaq. Playoff run: Def. 13. They also made a finals appearance in […] He averaged 33 points, 15.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks in the Lakers’ five-game series victory and was a simple choice for MVP. “I, Kobe Bryant…have decided to skip college and take my talents to the NBA.”. 2001: Almost perfect. Kobe stats: 45 points, 19-35 FG, 19 rebounds. He gets hyped a lot because he is from the huge market of LA. Between 1996 and 1998, the Lakers were still a team on the rise. That means that in those three seasons alone, Kobe played 300 NBA games, including the playoffs. The Lakers won the series 4 games to 1. The Indiana Pacers' lone loss in the NBA Finals also came at the hands of the Kobe-Shaq LA Lakers in 2001. He was a great passer, too. Decent list but I think 2012 was bigger for LeBron than 2013, since 2012 was his 1st chip and the storyline was better (i.e. Shaq was stellar again, averaging 36 points and 12 rebounds over the Finals. It wasn’t until the whole lebron vs kobe debate started that the lebron apologists started digging up stats of Kobe vs Shaq in the finals (pretending playoffs didn’t matter or clutch kobe moments were not a thing if Shaq fouled out). Shaq, dominant in the paint, had trouble hitting free throws consistently. Postseason stats: 29.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 6.1 APG, 1.6 SPG. “Kobe & I Were Still Looking For Somebody”: Shaquille O’Neal Reveals How He Pushed Lakers to Pursue Phil Jackson Published 05/18/2020, 5:30 PM EDT Head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson (R) talks with Shaquille O’Neal (L) 05 June, 2001, during practice for the NBA Finals at the Staples Arena in Los Angeles. The 2001 NBA Finals was the championship round of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 2000–01 season.The defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers took on the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers for the championship, with the Lakers holding home-court advantage in a best-of-seven format.. They were brothers on court. 101. 2001 - Game 1 of Western Conference Finals From 2000 – 2002, Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant players of all-time. I asked him to be a playmaker when he was doubled or tripled. The Sixers ran out of gas by the time Game 5 of the 2001 NBA Finals rolled around, and you could afford nothing less than your best against the … Kobe isn't the greatest performer in the Finals, but he did fine in 2001 and 2009. Philadelphia 76ers. RELATED: Kobe Bryant’s Initial Introduction to Shaq and the Rest of His Lakers Teammates Got Awkward in a Hurry Nine days after the Lakers officially completed the trade with the Charlotte Hornets to acquire 17-year-old Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996, the team announced the signing of Shaquille O’Neal, officially beginning what would come to be known as the Shaq & Kobe … 2001-02: Shaq, Kobe plays nice for most of the season. But Kobe also took to Instagram to remind everyone that, while the Warriors were great this season, his 2001 … NAME SEASON SERIES TM GP MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% MIN But you look toward efficiency and it isn't close either year. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, who were known for their rocky relationship, won three consecutive NBA championships together (2000, 2001 and 2002). On the positive side, Shaq could demand double- and triple- teams, which left other players open for shots. April 8, 2016 by Dan McCarney, NBA.com. Kobe had the ball to give it Shaq. For this question I will say it’s the 2012–2013 heat and the 2000–2001 Lakers. Kobe and Shaq led the Lakers to a three-peat in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Mar 30, 2021 - Explore Gregbonner's board "Shaq and kobe" on Pinterest. But Shaq was the guy, and Kobe benefited by not having to see the double teams that Shaq had to. 2021 Milwaukee Bucks vs. 2001 Los Angeles Lakers - Team Comparisons Head-to-head comparison between the 2020-21 Bucks and the 2000-01 Lakers, including both NBA teams stats, regular season and Playoffs wins, losses and performance, winning streaks and other data side by side. On Tuesday night, he became the first player to tally 40 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a playoff game since Shaquille O'Neal in 2001, per ESPN Stats & … Shaq shot 19-of-32 from the field and added four … Game 5 that year was admittedly a certified stinker (for the whole team), and as I recall his ankle was still giving him a lot of trouble. During an interview with Bleacher Report earlier this month, Shaq had discussed the alley-oop pass that had defined the Lakers dynasty and their dominant run. 2001: Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers Finals stats: 33.0 ppg, 15.8 rpg, 4.8 apg, 3.4 bpg and 57.3 FG% in five games 2000: Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe bryant's legacy is far too vast to strictly encapsulate with a set of numbers. 2001-2002 Lakers vs 2008\2010 lakers = Same backcourt and same head coach, sounds pretty damn similar to me. The 2001 NBA Finals and the All-Star Game in Philadelphia come to mind. See more ideas about shaq and kobe, kobe, shaquille o'neal. Kobe wasn’t too bad either, averaging 27 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, while shooting 51.4% from the floor. The Sixers ran out of gas by the time Game 5 of the 2001 NBA Finals rolled around, and you could afford nothing less than your best against the … O'Neal won the Finals MVP trophy for the third year in a row, but Kobe was still a huge part of the Lakers' success, averaging 26.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game during the playoffs. ... Kobe has bad career stats, there's no denying that. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about small forward kobe bryant on espn. 2008 (vs. Boston Celtics) Series stats: 25.7 points (on 40.5% shooting), 4.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.7 steals. Team cruises through the playoffs, prompting Shaq to call Bryant his “idol” following win in Game 1 of Western Conference Finals. Kobe was a vital part of the Lakers success in the threepeat, but Shaq was the guy, make no mistake about it. While other teams were gearing up to stop the awesome duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal… The Lakers swept the New Jersey Nets in the 2002 Finals with Shaquille O’Neal winning the finals MVP. Kobe's highlights from every game in the 2001 NBA Finals against his hometown Philadelphia 76ers. That rare event also puts an end to one of the most unique streaks in the NBA, which has been on since 1984. Two white panels are labeled with the history of the Lakers franchise and detail their start in Minneapolis to their home in Los Angeles. After winning it all the previous year, the LA Lakers went into the 2000-01 season trying to repeat. Kobe’s 2009 playoff stats: 30.2 PTS, 5.3 REB, 5.5 AST. The famous Kobe Bryant Rucker Park story. Bryant exits the game with a 5-2 record in the Finals and it compares favorably with some of his superstar contemporaries. Shaq out scores Kobe: 26 to 20 2000 WCFs 38 to 16 2000 Finals 33 to 25 2001 Finals 30 to 27 2002 WCFs 36 to 27 2002 Finals Shaq was very clearly the Alpha The Big Aristotle earned Finals MVP honors after an historic 41-point and 12-rebound performance. No Kobe equals no championship. Jordan’s Bulls and the “Shaq and Kobe” Lakers met a few times, but neither teams were in their primes when they faced off. Dell Harris, the Laker coach at the time didn't let Kobe have much freedom, meanwhile The Lakers also the same year they got Kobe, signed Shaq, who was headed into his Prime and was already known as the Most Dominant Big in the game And roll they did once they entered the 2001 playoffs. Shaq was the engine. Page 47 - Seeking answers? Kobe 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010 Finals Sports and Racing - NBA ... Nets and Sixers weren't the most talented teams but they were great on D and played him tight despite Shaq, Magic and Celtics threw the kitchen sink defensively. As such, when a player receives the distinction, it’s a huge honor, one that takes their legacy to another level.After watching Giannis Antetokounmpo take home the first Finals MVP award of his career, though perhaps not the Bryant had already passed Shaq as the top player on the team, but both men continued to butt heads. He drew Dwight outside the paint so much last year Gasol was able to shoot 60% in that series, and in 2001 he had his fair share of clutch performance and spectacular defense against AI. Kings 4-0; def. The closest he ever came was probably the 2001 playoffs where he averaged 29-7 to Shaq's 30-15. He became the first player to tally 40 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a playoff game since Shaquille O'Neal in 2001, per ESPN Stats & Info. Yeah, no. Section 2: Seasons Before 3 Straight Championships. Kobe overall NBA finals stats from 6 series averaged= 23 PPG, 5 RPG, 5 APG, 41% FG (267/645). Kobe takes over right away, scoring a game-high 12 points in the opening quarter. The two won three consecutive NBA championships (2000, 2001, 2002), and made an NBA Finals appearance in 2004.O'Neal was the NBA Finals MVP in each of their victories. Here are the stats for Kobe's 1st 3 years, so his stats are a bit low. Kobe Bryant: 16x All Star. The Lakers eventually won the series 4-2, giving Bryant his first of five NBA titles. The only difference was role players like Horry\Odom were flipped around. The Lakers were only up one with 2:13 left in … Finals. Moreover, the Utah Jazz lost consecutive NBA Finals … Maybe his 27-6 to Shaq's 29-13 in 2002. Kobe Bryant and shaq 2002 finals stats. The impressive stats of 24+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists showed Kobe was ready to lead his own team. Shaq, dominant in the paint, had trouble hitting free throws consistently. Playing 45:16 minutes, the 7-foot center finished the game with 28 points (12-19 FGs), 20 rebounds, nine assists, eight blocks, and a game-high +14. Bryant is still the last player to win back-to-back championships on two separate occasions. ... Second game without Kobe... Shaq piled up the stats, but lost. Kobe, a phenomenal ball-handler, often stayed in isolation too long, ending up making bad passes or putting up prayers. Date: May 19, 2001. Kobe Bryant has more career points than Michael Jordan, but Jordan was the better scorer between the two. If my team isn't taking advantage of that, then we're not as good as we can be. I always felt like Shaq is the one who got slept on because of Kobe During 01-04, that was the case. 76ers 4-1. Michael Jordan had a perfect 6-0 Finals record, Shaquille O'Neal … Kobe Bryant’s game and confidence was on another level this season and this is the year the Lakers dynasty became a … However, Kobe stole the show when he showed up at Rucker Park to play on the concrete floor. Shaq outperformed Kobe in every playoffs where the Lakers won a ring. Kobe averaged 28.5 points in the Season and 29.4 in the Playoffs while … If you were even watching that series, most of the buzz was about how Shaq made Kobe's life so much easier in that series and if the Twin Towers were going to be able to stop SHAQ. Quote history of Kobe: Shaq & Kobe. Blazers 3-0; def. That’s really hard to say because they complemented each other. O'Neal, "Shaq Talks Back", 2001 "I'm a dominant big man and there are only a few bona fide centers in the league. It's just a question of by how much. He dominated every Finals. Won back-to-back Finals MVP titles. Throw that game out and he averaged 19 ppg. Lakers 4-0 So clearly in 2001 Shaq was the MVP before they got to the Finals. Iverson and Bryant famously faced off against each other in the 2001 Finals. LeBron James, Anthony Davis become first Lakers duo since Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal to score 60 in Finals It has been 18 years since a Laker duo has scored 60 combined points in the NBA Finals Perhaps his best performance came during the 2000 NBA Finals when he … Two of the greatest players to ever step on a court, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. Kobe has only Shaq to pass the ball to so he gets limited assists compared to Lebron who has Wade and Bosh to pass to. However, the Sixers took a Game 1 that Philadelphia fans will remember for a long time, led by Allen Iverson’s 48 points. Stats while with Kobe: 7.9 ppg, 2.9 apg, 37.4 3P% Entered the NBA and joined the … LeBron James, Anthony Davis become first Lakers duo since Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal to score 60 in Finals It has been 18 years since a Laker duo has scored 60 combined points in the NBA Finals Wed, June 6. Kobe steps up with Shaq out vs. Pacers, Game 4, 2000 NBA Finals Shaquille O’Neal fouled out of Game 3 of the NBA Finals in overtime. coming off the 2011 debacle, Gm6 in Boston, being the "underdog" road team in the Finals) I'd probably remove Shaq & Kobe 2001 and put Steph 2015 somewhere in the list. Kobe has to set up the offense, read the defense, make others happy and he’s doing a great job of it.” — Jackson before 2001 Finals, ESPN.com “I am surprised anyone would be able to play under such conditions, but Kobe Bryant isn’t just anybody. 14 members of the 2000-2001 Lakers team have signed this ball with a black marker, with key signatures from Hall of Famers Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. While the team was succeeding on the court, there was growing tension between Shaq and Kobe Bryant. NOTE: Shaq was better than Kobe in 2000-2002, and was the best player in the league, but people just dont give enough credit for Kobe's first 3 rings and act like he was a role player. On June 8, 2001, Shaquille O'Neal stuffed the stat sheet and nearly registered the only quadruple-double in NBA Finals history as he led the Lakers to a 98-89 Game 2 win against the Philadelphia 76ers.. The man whose silhouette serves as the NBA logo traded for Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant as GM of the Los Angeles Lakers, and he then advised the Golden State Warriors not to trade Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, helping mold the foundation of two of the greatest dynasties of … Kobe stats: 48 points, 19-29 FG, 7-7 3-pt FG, 10 rebounds There were more memorable moments. Kobe bryant stats everything about the rising numbers of kobe bryant. It’s really hard to push the narrative that Shaq could’ve won without Kobe in 2001 and 2002 given how close their statistics are: O’Neal: 27.2 points, 10 rebounds, 3assists, and 2 blocks. Career single-season highs for Kobe: Games — 82 (in 2002-2003, 2007-08, 2008-2009 and 2010-2011). On the positive side, Shaq could demand double- and triple- teams, which left other players open for shots. Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe … These two were on the Los Angeles Lakers together from 1996 to 2004. 2001: Almost perfect. Kings 4-0; def. Iverson and Bryant famously faced off against each other in the 2001 Finals. Kobe's 81 He went on to finish with 45, the most points he ever scored in 91 career games against the Spurs including the regular season and playoffs. I’d love to get a poll for who YOU believe had the better career. The 2000 Finals stats are misleading because in game 2, Kobe only played 9 minutes, scoring 2 points (with 4 assists) before severely injuring his ankle. The 5-time NBA champion visited the Park to play a game of basketball. Shaq just three times. 107. Playoff run: Def. Phaggots that only go buy numbers need to stop posting on this forum. The Shaq–Kobe feud was the conflict between National Basketball Association (NBA) players Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, who played together for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2004.. Shaq, who had just won three rings, an MVP, and 3 Finals MVPs, had a good argument, but Kobe was on the rise, and he worked much harder than Shaq in the off-season. @ Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant Official NBA Stats, Player Logs, Boxscores, Shotcharts and Videos His stats are solid. 5. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, also known as the dynamic duo of Kobe and Shaq, haven’t played together since the 2003-2004 NBA season, but they have recently brought back old memories by the two exchanging words with each other and like old times not in a very nice way either.. Bryant and O’Neal were both considered to still be in their primes in 2004 when Shaq was traded from … Kobe was great in his own right. A strong argument can be made that Kobe was the best player for the Lakers during their 2001 championship run, which for now, remains the most dominant run by a team in NBA playoff history (15-1 record). Accolades while with Kobe: NBA champion in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010. (Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images) Kobe and Shaq Reflect on Playing Days 76ers 4-1. Finals stats: 35.2 ppg, 13.2 rpg, 5.0 apg, 61.8 FG% and 20.0 3P% in six games 2020: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers Bryant: 26.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.4 steals. Kobe put up monster performances during the 2001 playoffs. Kobe and Duncan are helped by winning later in their careers with the team that drafted them. He was a great passer, too. Because Kobe won as the alpha without Shaq. Kobe has also been on an all defensive team 14 different times. The Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award is one of the most prestigious of the sport of basketball. 5x NBA Champion Kobe, a phenomenal ball-handler, often stayed in isolation too long, ending up making bad passes or putting up prayers. 2 2000-2001. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal greet each other before the Lakers play Golden State on Nov. 16, 2014. In the Finals, the Lakers swept the New Jersey Nets, and once again Shaq won the MVP Award. These are the stats of the 1st round up to the Conference Finals from 2000-2002. Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech. For his career, he averaged 25.6 ppg, 4.7 apg, and 2.9 topg with a TS% of 0.541 (as mentioned). In Game 4 of the Semi-Finals against the Kings, Kobe had 48 points and 16 rebounds. That depends on the people with them. Kobe scored 14 points in the second half to help force overtime and with Shaq fouling out in OT, Bryant scored a team-high eight points to help LA secure a close two-point victory on the road. NBA Finals 2021: Suns-Bucks series snaps Shaquille O'Neal's unique teammate streak in the Finals. Los Angeles Lakers over Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) Series Stats. Postseason stats: 29.4 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 6.1 APG, 1.6 SPG. Despite Shaq being the main weapon of the triangle offense installed by Jackson, Kobe led … The falling out between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal came in 2004 after the Los Angeles Lakers were embarrassed by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals. 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