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SPRINGFIELD, MA - AUGUST 12: Tex Winter, center, is inducted as his son Chris Winter speaks on his behalf while as Phil Jackson looks on during the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2011 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Lakers history: Tex Winter, the man with the triangle offense

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Mar 15, 2021

Kobe Bryant was one of a few players that possessed the killer instinct

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Mar 13, 2021

Derek Fisher: Heart, hustle, intelligence, Los Angeles Lakers legend

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Mar 12, 2021

Looking back at when Dennis Rodman was on the Los Angeles Lakers

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Mar 10, 2021

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 07: Lebron James #23 of Team LeBron looks on against Team Durant during the first half in the 70th NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena on March 07, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The strangest all-stars in Los Angeles Lakers history

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Mar 8, 2021

6 Dec 2000: Rick Fox #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on the court during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the STAPELS Center in Los Angeles, California. The Sonics defeated the Lakers 103-95. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographsMandatory Credit: Donald Miralle /Allsport

Rick Fox: Integral part of the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the 90s

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Mar 8, 2021

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Larry O'Brian trophy as teammate Shaquille O'Neal (L) hold the MVP trophy after winning the NBA Championship against Indiana Pacers 19 June, 2000, after game six of the NBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Lakers won the game 116-111 to take the NBA title 4-2 in the best-of-seven series. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers were so close to winning five titles in a row

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Mar 8, 2021

22 May 1998: (L-R) Elden Campbell #41, Nick Van Exel #9 and Corie Blount #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during game three of the Western Conference Finals against the Utah Jazz at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Jazz defeated

The 1997-98 Los Angeles Lakers: A forgotten team

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Mar 5, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Owner Ervin 'Magic' Johnson attends the opening home game for the Los Angeles Sparks vs the Seattle Storm at Staples Center on June 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Magic’s Showtime vs. Kobe and Shaq’s Lakers: Who would win?

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Mar 5, 2021

Kobe Bryant rookie card (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Non-Laker feats that made Kobe Bryant most storied athlete of modern era

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Feb 24, 2021

Aug 1998: Kobe Bryant during a conference at an Adidas promotional tour of Sydney, Australia. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

Looking back at the Los Angeles Lakers moneymakers

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Feb 22, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with the Los Angeles Lakers bench during the second quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Which championship Los Angeles Lakers team had the deepest bench?

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Feb 22, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers guard A.C. Green wears a Beanie Baby bear on his head near the end of their Western Conference playoff game against the Phoenix Suns 12 May, 2000 in Phoenix, AZ. The Lakers won 105-99. AFP PHOTO/Mike FIALA (Photo by Mike FIALA / AFP) (Photo by MIKE FIALA/AFP via Getty Images)

A.C. Green: Lakers legend and Iron Man who put his spiritual beliefs first

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Feb 18, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 07: Basketball players Kobe Bryant (L) and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr. speak at the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Laker Lifers: Players who spent their entire career with the Lakers

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Feb 16, 2021

James Worthy #42, Small Forward and Power Forward for the Los Angeles Lakers prepares to shoot a free throw during the NBA Pacific Division basketball game against the New York Knicks on 11th November 1990 at the Great Western Forum arena in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Knicks won the game 109 - 103. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Allsport/Getty Images)

James Worthy: How great Big Game James was for the Lakers

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Feb 15, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss speaks after the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship Final over the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers have always known greatness

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Feb 14, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Lakers owner Jerry Buss (R) and guest attend the 20th Anniversary Of The Magic Johnson Foundation Press Conference held at the Staples Center on November 7, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)

Dr. Jerry Buss: The man who built the Los Angeles Lakers

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Feb 13, 2021

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1983: The Los Angeles Lakers play-by-play announcer Chick Hearn calls the action during an NBA basketball game circa 1983. Hearn was a sportscaster from 1957-2002. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Nobody will ever come close to Chick Hearn

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Feb 11, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal (L) keeps the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers' Shawn Kemp in the first quarter of the second game of their first round NBA Western Conference playoff series 25 April 2002 in Los Angeles, CA. AFP PHOTO/Lucy Nicholson (Photo by LUCY NICHOLSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read LUCY NICHOLSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Lakers: Looking back at when Shaquille O’Neal dominated the NBA

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Feb 8, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with his MVP trophy and Finals trophy after winning the 2020 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Lakers: Past championship teams compared to this current squad

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Feb 5, 2021

AUBURN HILLS, UNITED STATES: Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers answers question before practice for game five of the NBA Finals against the Detroit Pistons 14 June 2004 at The Palace in Auburn Hills, MI. The Pistons lead the best-of-seven game series 3-1. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

The history and future of Shaquille O’Neal’s NBA Finals streak

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Feb 4, 2021

Dec 18, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Comparing Alex Caruso to other title role players

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Feb 2, 2021

HOUSTON - MARCH 26: Robert Horry #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by: Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

The most underrated Los Angeles Lakers of all-time

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Feb 1, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers, Frank Selvy (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)

Lakers vs. Celtics is one of the most classic rivalries of all-time

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Jan 30, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to the crowd as he walks on the court before the game against the Utah Jazz on April 13, 2016 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Dear Black Mamba: A letter one year after Kobe Bryant’s passing

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Jan 26, 2021

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant: The Black Mamba’s Last Stand

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Jan 26, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 04: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Miami Heat at Staples Center on December 4, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking the best Kobe Bryant nicknames

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Jan 22, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Quinn Cook #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers kneel during the National Anthem with VOTE shirts on prior to the start of the game against the Denver Nuggets in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 22, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Still Dreaming: 3 Lakers stars and their social justice strides

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Jan 18, 2021

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