Last Updated on August 5, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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The Los Angeles Lakers 1998–99 centered their offense around Shaquille O’Neal’s dominant interior scoring, rebounding, and rim protection, while Kobe Bryant emerged as a versatile secondary scorer and playmaker. Glen Rice added perimeter shooting, and Derek Fisher and Nick Van Exel contributed additional ball handling and scoring. The statistics indicate a team that relied on inside-out offense, strong rebounding, and balanced backcourt production to complement its dominant presence in the paint.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Derek Fisher | PG | 6-1 | 200 | August 9, 1974 | Little Rock |
| 5 | Robert Horry | PF | 6-10 | 240 | August 25, 1970 | Alabama |
| 6 | Eddie Jones | SG | 6-6 | 190 | October 20, 1971 | Temple |
| 7 | Sam Jacobson | PG | 6-4 | 215 | July 22, 1975 | Minnesota |
| 8 | Kobe Bryant | SG | 6-6 | 212 | August 23, 1978 | — |
| 10 | Tyronn Lue | PG | 6-0 | 175 | May 3, 1977 | Nebraska |
| 11 | J.R. Reid | PF | 6-9 | 247 | March 31, 1968 | UNC |
| 12 | Derek Harper | PG | 6-4 | 185 | October 13, 1961 | Illinois |
| 17 | Rick Fox | SF | 6-7 | 230 | July 24, 1969 | UNC |
| 21 | Ruben Patterson | SF | 6-5 | 224 | July 31, 1975 | Cincinnati |
| 34 | Shaquille O’Neal | C | 7-1 | 325 | March 6, 1972 | LSU |
| 40 | Travis Knight | C | 7-0 | 235 | September 13, 1974 | UConn |
| 41 | Elden Campbell | C | 6-11 | 215 | July 23, 1968 | Clemson |
| 41 | Glen Rice | SF | 6-8 | 215 | May 28, 1967 | Michigan |
| 43 | Corie Blount | PF | 6-9 | 240 | January 4, 1969 | Cincinnati |
| 45 | Sean Rooks | C | 6-10 | 250 | September 9, 1969 | Arizona |
| 73 | Dennis Rodman | PF | 6-7 | 210 | May 13, 1961 | North Central Texas College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University |
Regular Season Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O’Neal | C | 26 | 49 | 49 | 34.8 | 26.3 | 10.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 18.1 | 10.4 | .576 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 10.2 | 5.5 | .540 |
| Kobe Bryant | SG | 20 | 50 | 50 | 37.9 | 19.9 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 15.6 | 7.2 | .465 | 2.0 | 0.5 | .267 | 5.8 | 4.9 | .839 |
| Glen Rice | SF | 31 | 27 | 25 | 36.5 | 17.5 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 14.7 | 6.3 | .432 | 5.0 | 2.0 | .393 | 3.3 | 2.9 | .856 |
| Rick Fox | SF | 29 | 44 | 1 | 21.5 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 7.5 | 3.4 | .448 | 2.2 | 0.7 | .337 | 2.0 | 1.5 | .742 |
| Derek Harper | PG | 37 | 45 | 29 | 24.9 | 6.9 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 2.7 | .412 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .368 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .813 |
| Derek Fisher | PG | 24 | 50 | 21 | 22.6 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 5.3 | 2.0 | .376 | 1.9 | 0.8 | .392 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .759 |
| Eddie Jones | SG | 27 | 20 | 20 | 36.2 | 13.6 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 11.4 | 4.8 | .423 | 3.2 | 1.0 | .313 | 4.0 | 3.0 | .738 |
| Robert Horry | PF | 28 | 38 | 5 | 19.6 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 3.8 | 1.8 | .459 | 1.2 | 0.5 | .444 | 1.2 | 0.9 | .739 |
| Travis Knight | C | 24 | 37 | 23 | 14.2 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 1.8 | .515 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 0.6 | .759 |
| Elden Campbell | C | 30 | 17 | 1 | 19.1 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 5.9 | 2.6 | .436 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 2.2 | .613 | |
| J.R. Reid | PF | 30 | 25 | 10 | 18.9 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 4.3 | 1.8 | .407 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.1 | 1.5 | .717 |
| Sean Rooks | C | 29 | 36 | 0 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | .405 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.3 | 0.9 | .708 |
| Tyronn Lue | PG | 21 | 15 | 0 | 12.5 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 1.9 | .431 | 1.1 | 0.5 | .438 | 1.4 | 0.8 | .571 |
| Ruben Patterson | SF | 23 | 24 | 2 | 6.0 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | .412 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .167 | 1.3 | 0.9 | .710 |
| Dennis Rodman | PF | 37 | 23 | 11 | 28.6 | 2.1 | 11.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | .348 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.7 | 0.7 | .436 |
| Corie Blount | PF | 30 | 14 | 3 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 0.9 | .394 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.9 | 0.4 | .500 |
| Sam Jacobson | PG | 23 | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | .600 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 |
| Team Totals | 50 | 50 | 241.0 | 99.0 | 42.0 | 21.9 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 15.1 | 78.7 | 36.8 | .468 | 13.7 | 4.8 | .352 | 30.1 | 20.5 | .683 |
Playoff Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O’Neal | C | 26 | 8 | 8 | 39.4 | 26.6 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 19.4 | 9.9 | .510 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.8 | 6.9 | .466 | |
| Kobe Bryant | SG | 20 | 8 | 8 | 39.4 | 19.8 | 6.9 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 17.8 | 7.6 | .430 | 2.9 | 1.0 | .348 | 4.4 | 3.5 | .800 |
| Glen Rice | SF | 31 | 7 | 7 | 43.9 | 18.3 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 14.4 | 6.4 | .446 | 4.0 | 1.4 | .357 | 4.1 | 4.0 | .966 |
| Derek Fisher | PG | 24 | 8 | 8 | 29.8 | 9.8 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 8.4 | 3.5 | .418 | 3.6 | 1.3 | .345 | 1.9 | 1.5 | .800 |
| Rick Fox | SF | 29 | 8 | 1 | 22.6 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 7.5 | 3.0 | .400 | 2.6 | 0.5 | .190 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.000 |
| Robert Horry | PF | 28 | 8 | 0 | 22.1 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 1.5 | .462 | 1.5 | 0.6 | .417 | 1.8 | 1.4 | .786 |
| Derek Harper | PG | 37 | 7 | 0 | 16.1 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.4 | 1.9 | .419 | 1.4 | 0.1 | .100 | 0.9 | 0.4 | .500 |
| Tyronn Lue | PG | 21 | 3 | 0 | 11.0 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 5.7 | 2.3 | .412 | 0.7 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| J.R. Reid | PF | 30 | 8 | 8 | 22.3 | 3.3 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.5 | 1.3 | .357 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .750 | |
| Sean Rooks | C | 29 | 7 | 0 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | .833 | |
| Travis Knight | C | 24 | 3 | 0 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | .500 | |
| Ruben Patterson | SF | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Team Totals | 8 | 8 | 240.0 | 94.0 | 40.4 | 19.5 | 6.6 | 6.4 | 13.1 | 79.6 | 35.3 | .443 | 15.6 | 4.8 | .304 | 29.3 | 18.8 | .641 |
Regular Season Per 36 Mins
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O’Neal | C | 26 | 49 | 49 | 1705 | 27.2 | 11.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 18.7 | 10.8 | .576 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 10.5 | 5.7 | .540 |
| Kobe Bryant | SG | 20 | 50 | 50 | 1896 | 18.9 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 14.8 | 6.9 | .465 | 1.9 | 0.5 | .267 | 5.5 | 4.7 | .839 |
| Glen Rice | SF | 31 | 27 | 25 | 985 | 17.3 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 14.5 | 6.2 | .432 | 4.9 | 1.9 | .393 | 3.3 | 2.8 | .856 |
| Rick Fox | SF | 29 | 44 | 1 | 944 | 15.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 12.6 | 5.6 | .448 | 3.6 | 1.2 | .337 | 3.4 | 2.5 | .742 |
| Derek Harper | PG | 37 | 45 | 29 | 1120 | 9.9 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 9.4 | 3.9 | .412 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .368 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .813 |
| Derek Fisher | PG | 24 | 50 | 21 | 1131 | 9.4 | 2.9 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 8.4 | 3.2 | .376 | 3.1 | 1.2 | .392 | 2.5 | 1.9 | .759 |
| Eddie Jones | SG | 27 | 20 | 20 | 724 | 13.5 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 11.3 | 4.8 | .423 | 3.2 | 1.0 | .313 | 4.0 | 2.9 | .738 |
| Robert Horry | PF | 28 | 38 | 5 | 744 | 9.1 | 7.4 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 7.1 | 3.2 | .459 | 2.2 | 1.0 | .444 | 2.2 | 1.6 | .739 |
| Travis Knight | C | 24 | 37 | 23 | 525 | 10.7 | 8.8 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 8.9 | 4.6 | .515 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.0 | 1.5 | .759 |
| J.R. Reid | PF | 30 | 25 | 10 | 473 | 9.6 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 8.2 | 3.3 | .407 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.0 | 2.9 | .717 |
| Elden Campbell | C | 30 | 17 | 1 | 325 | 14.0 | 10.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 11.2 | 4.9 | .436 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 4.2 | .613 | |
| Sean Rooks | C | 29 | 36 | 0 | 315 | 11.2 | 8.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 9.0 | 3.7 | .405 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 5.5 | 3.9 | .708 |
| Tyronn Lue | PG | 21 | 15 | 0 | 188 | 14.4 | 1.1 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 12.4 | 5.4 | .431 | 3.1 | 1.3 | .438 | 4.0 | 2.3 | .571 |
| Corie Blount | PF | 30 | 14 | 3 | 162 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 7.3 | 2.9 | .394 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.7 | 1.3 | .500 |
| Ruben Patterson | SF | 23 | 24 | 2 | 144 | 16.2 | 7.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 12.7 | 5.2 | .412 | 1.5 | 0.2 | .167 | 7.7 | 5.5 | .710 |
| Sam Jacobson | PG | 23 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 24.0 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 15.0 | 9.0 | .600 | 3.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Per 36 Mins
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O’Neal | C | 26 | 8 | 8 | 315 | 24.3 | 10.6 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 17.7 | 9.0 | .510 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13.5 | 6.3 | .466 | |
| Kobe Bryant | SG | 20 | 8 | 8 | 315 | 18.1 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 3.5 | 16.2 | 7.0 | .430 | 2.6 | 0.9 | .348 | 4.0 | 3.2 | .800 |
| Glen Rice | SF | 31 | 7 | 7 | 307 | 15.0 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 11.8 | 5.3 | .446 | 3.3 | 1.2 | .357 | 3.4 | 3.3 | .966 |
| Derek Fisher | PG | 24 | 8 | 8 | 238 | 11.8 | 4.4 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 10.1 | 4.2 | .418 | 4.4 | 1.5 | .345 | 2.3 | 1.8 | .800 |
| Rick Fox | SF | 29 | 8 | 1 | 181 | 10.5 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 11.9 | 4.8 | .400 | 4.2 | 0.8 | .190 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 |
| Derek Harper | PG | 37 | 7 | 0 | 113 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 9.9 | 4.1 | .419 | 3.2 | 0.3 | .100 | 1.9 | 1.0 | .500 |
| Robert Horry | PF | 28 | 8 | 0 | 177 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 5.3 | 2.4 | .462 | 2.4 | 1.0 | .417 | 2.8 | 2.2 | .786 |
| Sean Rooks | C | 29 | 7 | 0 | 48 | 6.8 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 1.5 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 3.7 | .833 | |
| J.R. Reid | PF | 30 | 8 | 8 | 178 | 5.3 | 8.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 5.7 | 2.0 | .357 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .750 | |
| Tyronn Lue | PG | 21 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 15.3 | 2.2 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 18.5 | 7.6 | .412 | 2.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Travis Knight | C | 24 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 10.8 | 18.0 | 3.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 3.6 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 3.6 | .500 | |
| Ruben Patterson | SF | 23 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Regular Season Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O’Neal | C | 26 | 49 | 49 | 1705 | 1289 | 525 | 114 | 36 | 82 | 122 | 885 | 510 | .576 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 498 | 269 | .540 |
| Kobe Bryant | SG | 20 | 50 | 50 | 1896 | 996 | 264 | 190 | 72 | 50 | 157 | 779 | 362 | .465 | 101 | 27 | .267 | 292 | 245 | .839 |
| Glen Rice | SF | 31 | 27 | 25 | 985 | 472 | 99 | 71 | 17 | 6 | 45 | 396 | 171 | .432 | 135 | 53 | .393 | 90 | 77 | .856 |
| Rick Fox | SF | 29 | 44 | 1 | 944 | 394 | 89 | 89 | 28 | 10 | 56 | 330 | 148 | .448 | 95 | 32 | .337 | 89 | 66 | .742 |
| Derek Harper | PG | 37 | 45 | 29 | 1120 | 309 | 67 | 187 | 44 | 4 | 52 | 291 | 120 | .412 | 117 | 43 | .368 | 32 | 26 | .813 |
| Derek Fisher | PG | 24 | 50 | 21 | 1131 | 296 | 91 | 197 | 61 | 1 | 77 | 263 | 99 | .376 | 97 | 38 | .392 | 79 | 60 | .759 |
| Eddie Jones | SG | 27 | 20 | 20 | 724 | 271 | 76 | 61 | 35 | 24 | 21 | 227 | 96 | .423 | 64 | 20 | .313 | 80 | 59 | .738 |
| Robert Horry | PF | 28 | 38 | 5 | 744 | 188 | 152 | 56 | 36 | 39 | 49 | 146 | 67 | .459 | 45 | 20 | .444 | 46 | 34 | .739 |
| Travis Knight | C | 24 | 37 | 23 | 525 | 156 | 128 | 31 | 21 | 27 | 35 | 130 | 67 | .515 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 29 | 22 | .759 |
| J.R. Reid | PF | 30 | 25 | 10 | 473 | 126 | 99 | 23 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 108 | 44 | .407 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 53 | 38 | .717 |
| Elden Campbell | C | 30 | 17 | 1 | 325 | 126 | 96 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 22 | 101 | 44 | .436 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 38 | .613 | |
| Sean Rooks | C | 29 | 36 | 0 | 315 | 98 | 72 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 79 | 32 | .405 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 48 | 34 | .708 |
| Tyronn Lue | PG | 21 | 15 | 0 | 188 | 75 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 65 | 28 | .431 | 16 | 7 | .438 | 21 | 12 | .571 |
| Ruben Patterson | SF | 23 | 24 | 2 | 144 | 65 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 51 | 21 | .412 | 6 | 1 | .167 | 31 | 22 | .710 |
| Dennis Rodman | PF | 37 | 23 | 11 | 657 | 49 | 258 | 30 | 10 | 12 | 31 | 46 | 16 | .348 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 39 | 17 | .436 |
| Corie Blount | PF | 30 | 14 | 3 | 162 | 32 | 46 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 13 | .394 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 12 | 6 | .500 |
| Sam Jacobson | PG | 23 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | .600 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Team Totals | 50 | 50 | 12050 | 4950 | 2101 | 1095 | 389 | 287 | 741 | 3935 | 1841 | .468 | 685 | 241 | .352 | 1503 | 1027 | .683 |
Playoff Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O’Neal | C | 26 | 8 | 8 | 315 | 213 | 93 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 18 | 155 | 79 | .510 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 55 | .466 | |
| Kobe Bryant | SG | 20 | 8 | 8 | 315 | 158 | 55 | 37 | 15 | 10 | 31 | 142 | 61 | .430 | 23 | 8 | .348 | 35 | 28 | .800 |
| Glen Rice | SF | 31 | 7 | 7 | 307 | 128 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 101 | 45 | .446 | 28 | 10 | .357 | 29 | 28 | .966 |
| Derek Fisher | PG | 24 | 8 | 8 | 238 | 78 | 29 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 67 | 28 | .418 | 29 | 10 | .345 | 15 | 12 | .800 |
| Rick Fox | SF | 29 | 8 | 1 | 181 | 53 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 60 | 24 | .400 | 21 | 4 | .190 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Robert Horry | PF | 28 | 8 | 0 | 177 | 40 | 36 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 26 | 12 | .462 | 12 | 5 | .417 | 14 | 11 | .786 |
| Derek Harper | PG | 37 | 7 | 0 | 113 | 30 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 13 | .419 | 10 | 1 | .100 | 6 | 3 | .500 |
| J.R. Reid | PF | 30 | 8 | 8 | 178 | 26 | 42 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 10 | .357 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | .750 | |
| Tyronn Lue | PG | 21 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 7 | .412 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sean Rooks | C | 29 | 7 | 0 | 48 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | .333 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .833 | |
| Travis Knight | C | 24 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | .333 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .500 | |
| Ruben Patterson | SF | 23 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Team Totals | 8 | 8 | 1920 | 752 | 323 | 156 | 53 | 51 | 105 | 637 | 282 | .443 | 125 | 38 | .304 | 234 | 150 | .641 |
Regular Season
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Bryant | Starter/Star [1.1] | 37.9 | High [1.2] | 19.9 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 82.10 | Bryant had moved beyond a bench scorer role into a primary perimeter weapon, handling tougher matchups and creating offense beside Shaquille O’Neal. Season coverage around the Lakers’ rise noted his confidence, defensive instincts, and growing responsibility in crunch-time situations as he earned recognition among the league’s best young players. | All-NBA Third Team |
| Shaquille O’Neal | Starter/Star [1.1] | 34.8 | High [1.2] | 26.3 | 10.7 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 91.80 | O’Neal remained the centerpiece of the Lakers’ attack, overpowering defenders with deep post position and constant pressure near the rim. Basketball writers during the season emphasized that his improved conditioning and passing made him far more difficult to scheme against, helping him become an MVP-level force. | MVP Voting 6th, All-NBA Second Team |
| Glen Rice | Starter/Star [1.1] | 36.5 | Medium [1.1] | 17.5 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 52.98 | Rice provided the veteran shooting presence Los Angeles needed after the trade that brought him from Charlotte. His ability to stretch defenses with high-volume three-point shooting changed the Lakers’ spacing, giving O’Neal more room to operate inside. | |
| Eddie Jones | Starter/Star [1.1] | 36.2 | Medium [1.1] | 13.6 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 51.15 | Jones was still one of the league’s premier perimeter defenders, combining steals, blocks, and athletic coverage on opposing guards and wings. Analysts frequently pointed to his defensive versatility as a major reason the Lakers could pressure teams on the perimeter while relying on Shaq behind him. | Defensive Player of the Year Voting 7th, NBA All-Defensive Second Team |
| Dennis Rodman | Key Contributor [1.05] | 28.6 | Low [1.0] | 2.1 | 11.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 32.55 | Rodman’s role with the Lakers was almost entirely built around rebounding and defensive positioning rather than scoring. Reports during his brief Los Angeles stint focused on his ability to change possessions with relentless work on the glass, even as the fit alongside the team’s stars remained a constant discussion point. | |
| Derek Harper | Key Contributor [1.05] | 24.9 | Low [1.0] | 6.9 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 30.14 | Harper brought veteran point guard stability to a young Lakers roster, organizing the offense and defending opposing guards with experience. His leadership was viewed as valuable during a season when Los Angeles was still learning how to become a serious contender. | |
| Derek Fisher | Key Contributor [1.05] | 22.6 | Low [1.0] | 5.9 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 27.72 | Fisher was developing into a dependable rotation guard, offering quick decision-making and perimeter shooting within the triangle offense. Writers covering the Lakers often highlighted his composure and willingness to defend despite his relatively young age. | |
| Rick Fox | Key Contributor [1.05] | 21.5 | Low [1.0] | 9.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 29.61 | Fox gave the Lakers a physical wing presence after joining the team, combining toughness with enough shooting to fit around the stars. His versatility allowed Los Angeles to use different lineup combinations without sacrificing defensive size. | |
| Robert Horry | Key Contributor [1.05] | 19.6 | Low [1.0] | 4.9 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 25.83 | Horry’s value came from doing the championship-level role-player tasks: defending multiple positions, rebounding, and spacing the floor. Observers frequently noted his calm approach and ability to contribute without demanding offensive touches. | |
| Elden Campbell | Bench [1.0] | 19.1 | Low [1.0] | 7.4 | 5.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 29.00 | Campbell served as a capable backup big man, giving the Lakers interior depth before the team fully committed to its Shaq-centered identity. His size and rebounding helped stabilize minutes when O’Neal was off the floor. | |
| J.R. Reid | Bench [1.0] | 18.9 | Low [1.0] | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 21.00 | Reid provided veteran frontcourt minutes with a physical style suited for half-court battles. His role was mainly defensive and rebounding focused as the Lakers rotated through several power forward options. | |
| Travis Knight | Bench [1.0] | 14.2 | Low [1.0] | 4.2 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 19.60 | Knight was used as a reserve center who supplied energy, size, and interior defense. His minutes reflected a developing role behind established frontcourt players rather than a major offensive responsibility. | |
| Tyronn Lue | Bench [1.0] | 12.5 | Low [1.0] | 5.0 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 14.80 | Lue was an athletic young guard learning the demands of an NBA rotation. His quickness gave the Lakers another ball-handler option, although his role remained limited during a veteran-heavy season. | |
| Sean Rooks | Bench [1.0] | 8.8 | Low [1.0] | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 10.80 | Rooks provided reserve center depth and physical minutes when needed. His contribution was primarily situational, focused on maintaining frontcourt size rather than offensive creation. | |
| Corie Blount | Bench [1.0] | 11.6 | Low [1.0] | 2.3 | 3.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 12.20 | Blount filled a defensive-minded reserve role, bringing hustle and rebounding effort in limited opportunities. His minutes were mostly matchup dependent on a deep Lakers frontcourt. | |
| Ruben Patterson | Bench [1.0] | 6.0 | Low [1.0] | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 8.80 | Patterson was an athletic young wing receiving short stretches of playing time. His role centered on energy and defensive potential while he developed behind established perimeter players. | |
| Sam Jacobson | Bench [1.0] | 6.0 | Low [1.0] | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10.00 | Jacobson appeared in only two games, making his impact mostly limited to end-of-rotation minutes. His season was primarily developmental within a crowded Lakers guard group. | |
| Team Totals | 241.0 | 99.0 | 42.0 | 21.9 | 13.5 |
Playoffs
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O’Neal | Starter/Star [1.1] | 39.4 | High [1.2] | 26.6 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 116.69 | O’Neal remained the Lakers’ offensive engine, overwhelming Portland with interior scoring pressure and forcing constant defensive adjustments. Playoff coverage highlighted how his combination of power, passing, and rim protection made him the matchup Portland struggled to solve throughout the first round. | |
| Kobe Bryant | Starter/Star [1.1] | 39.4 | High [1.2] | 19.8 | 6.9 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 94.38 | Bryant emerged as a complete two-way playoff contributor, attacking as a secondary creator while taking difficult defensive assignments. Reporters noted his improved confidence and all-around impact, especially after his strong showing against Portland helped validate his rapid development. | |
| Glen Rice | Starter/Star [1.1] | 43.9 | Medium [1.1] | 18.3 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 52.14 | Rice provided the Lakers with veteran shot-making and spacing during heavy playoff minutes, giving Shaq room to operate inside. His ability to knock down perimeter attempts was viewed as a key part of Los Angeles’ plan to prevent defenses from collapsing completely on the post. | |
| Derek Fisher | Key Contributor [1.05] | 29.8 | Low [1.0] | 9.8 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 40.11 | Fisher stepped into a larger playoff role as a steady point guard who could organize possessions and hit open shots. His comfort running the triangle offense helped the Lakers maintain structure when opponents focused their attention on the team’s stars. | |
| Robert Horry | Key Contributor [1.05] | 22.1 | Low [1.0] | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 26.25 | Horry brought the playoff traits that defined his career: defensive versatility, rebounding instincts, and confidence in pressure moments. His ability to stretch the floor and guard different frontcourt players gave Los Angeles lineup flexibility against Portland. | |
| J.R. Reid | Key Contributor [1.05] | 22.3 | Low [1.0] | 3.3 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 21.32 | Reid handled physical frontcourt minutes, providing toughness and rebounding alongside Shaq. His role was mainly about absorbing contact and battling inside rather than creating offense. | |
| Rick Fox | Key Contributor [1.05] | 22.6 | Low [1.0] | 6.6 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 21.00 | Fox supplied wing versatility in the postseason, defending multiple positions while making enough plays to stay on the floor. His physical style fit the playoff environment, where the Lakers valued toughness around their stars. | |
| Derek Harper | Bench [1.0] | 16.1 | Low [1.0] | 4.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 16.20 | Harper served as a veteran reserve guard, bringing experience and composure during short stretches. His playoff role was limited, but his knowledge of managing possessions remained useful for a young Lakers backcourt. | |
| Tyronn Lue | Bench [1.0] | 11.0 | Low [1.0] | 4.7 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 16.20 | Lue provided brief bursts of athletic guard play during the series. The young guard’s quickness gave Los Angeles another option against pressure situations, although he remained outside the primary rotation. | |
| Sean Rooks | Bench [1.0] | 6.9 | Low [1.0] | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 4.20 | Rooks appeared in limited postseason minutes as a depth center. His role was mainly situational, providing extra size when the Lakers needed another interior body. | |
| Travis Knight | Bench [1.0] | 3.3 | Low [1.0] | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 6.00 | Knight saw minimal playoff action, functioning as emergency frontcourt depth behind the Lakers’ main big men. His opportunities were limited because the rotation relied heavily on Shaq and other veteran forwards. | |
| Ruben Patterson | Bench [1.0] | 1.7 | Low [1.0] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Patterson received only brief postseason exposure and did not have a meaningful rotation role. His minutes came during limited opportunities in a veteran-heavy playoff group. | |
| Team Totals | 240.0 | 94.0 | 40.4 | 19.5 | 13.0 |