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The Los Angeles Lakers 1999–00 were built around the dominant inside-outside partnership of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, with O’Neal providing elite scoring, rebounding, and interior defense while Bryant added secondary scoring, playmaking, and perimeter versatility. Glen Rice supplied floor spacing, and Ron Harper and Derek Fisher supported the backcourt. The statistics reflect a team that controlled games through interior dominance, efficient offense, strong rebounding, and balanced complementary contributions.


Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
2 Derek Fisher PG 6-1 200 August 9, 1974 Little Rock
3 Devean George SF 6-8 220 August 29, 1977 Augsburg College
4 Ron Harper PG 6-6 185 January 20, 1964 Miami University
5 Robert Horry PF 6-10 240 August 25, 1970 Alabama
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 John Celestand PG 6-4 178 March 6, 1977 Villanova
16 John Salley C 6-11 230 May 16, 1964 Georgia Tech
17 Rick Fox SF 6-7 230 July 24, 1969 UNC
20 Brian Shaw SG 6-6 190 March 22, 1966 Saint Mary’s, UC Santa Barbara
34 Shaquille O’Neal C 7-1 325 March 6, 1972 LSU
40 Travis Knight C 7-0 235 September 13, 1974 UConn
41 Glen Rice SF 6-8 215 May 28, 1967 Michigan
45 A.C. Green PF 6-9 220 October 4, 1963 Oregon State

Regular Season Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Shaquille O’Neal C 27 79 79 40.0 29.7 13.6 3.8 0.5 3.0 2.8 21.1 12.1 .574 0.0 0.0 .000 10.4 5.5 .524
Kobe Bryant SG 21 66 62 38.2 22.5 6.3 4.9 1.6 0.9 2.8 17.9 8.4 .468 2.2 0.7 .319 6.1 5.0 .821
Glen Rice SF 32 80 80 31.6 15.9 4.1 2.2 0.6 0.2 1.4 12.3 5.3 .430 2.9 1.1 .367 5.0 4.3 .874
Ron Harper PG 36 80 78 25.5 7.0 4.2 3.4 1.1 0.5 1.7 6.6 2.7 .399 1.3 0.4 .311 1.8 1.3 .680
Rick Fox SF 30 82 1 18.0 6.5 2.4 1.7 0.6 0.3 1.1 6.1 2.5 .414 2.2 0.7 .326 1.0 0.8 .808
Derek Fisher PG 25 78 22 23.1 6.3 1.8 2.8 1.0 0.0 1.0 6.2 2.1 .346 2.1 0.7 .313 1.9 1.3 .724
Robert Horry PF 29 76 0 22.2 5.7 4.8 1.6 1.1 1.1 1.0 4.8 2.1 .438 1.2 0.4 .309 1.5 1.2 .788
A.C. Green PF 36 82 82 23.5 5.0 5.9 1.0 0.6 0.2 0.6 4.7 2.1 .447 0.0 0.0 .250 1.2 0.8 .695
Brian Shaw SG 33 74 2 16.9 4.1 2.9 2.7 0.5 0.2 1.0 4.4 1.7 .382 0.8 0.2 .310 0.7 0.6 .759
Devean George SF 22 49 1 7.0 3.2 1.5 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.4 2.9 1.1 .389 1.0 0.3 .340 0.8 0.6 .659
Travis Knight C 25 63 0 6.5 1.7 2.0 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.4 1.9 0.7 .390 0.0 0.0   0.4 0.3 .607
John Salley C 35 45 3 6.7 1.6 1.4 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.4 1.5 0.6 .362 0.0 0.0   0.6 0.5 .750
Tyronn Lue PG 22 8 0 18.3 6.0 1.5 2.1 0.4 0.0 1.1 4.9 2.4 .487 1.0 0.5 .500 1.0 0.8 .750
John Celestand PG 22 16 0 11.6 2.3 0.7 1.3 0.4 0.0 1.0 2.8 0.9 .333 0.6 0.1 .222 0.4 0.3 .833
Sam Jacobson PG 24 3 0 6.0 3.3 0.3 0.7 0.3 0.0 0.7 3.0 1.7 .556 0.0 0.0   0.7 0.0 .000
Team Totals     82 82 241.5 100.8 47.0 23.4 7.5 6.5 13.9 83.4 38.3 .459 12.8 4.2 .329 28.9 20.1 .696

Playoff Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Shaquille O’Neal C 27 23 23 43.5 30.7 15.4 3.1 0.6 2.4 2.4 22.0 12.4 .566 0.0 0.0   12.9 5.9 .456
Kobe Bryant SG 21 22 22 39.0 21.1 4.5 4.4 1.5 1.5 2.5 17.9 7.9 .442 2.9 1.0 .344 5.7 4.3 .754
Glen Rice SF 32 23 23 33.3 12.4 4.0 2.1 0.7 0.2 1.6 9.9 4.0 .408 2.9 1.2 .418 3.9 3.1 .798
Ron Harper PG 36 23 23 28.0 8.6 3.7 3.2 1.0 0.6 1.2 7.9 3.4 .431 1.7 0.4 .231 2.0 1.4 .702
Robert Horry PF 29 23 0 26.9 7.6 5.3 2.5 0.9 0.8 1.3 6.3 2.6 .407 2.6 0.7 .288 2.5 1.7 .702
Brian Shaw SG 33 22 1 18.5 5.4 2.3 3.0 0.5 0.2 0.8 4.9 2.0 .421 2.2 0.7 .333 0.7 0.6 .813
Rick Fox SF 30 23 0 14.4 4.3 1.7 1.2 0.4 0.0 0.7 3.2 1.4 .452 1.7 0.8 .462 0.9 0.7 .762
Derek Fisher PG 25 21 0 15.3 4.7 1.0 2.0 0.5 0.0 0.4 3.8 1.6 .430 1.4 0.6 .414 1.2 0.9 .760
A.C. Green PF 36 23 23 18.7 3.9 4.2 0.6 0.6 0.1 0.4 3.9 1.6 .411 0.0 0.0   1.0 0.7 .696
Devean George SF 22 9 0 5.0 2.4 1.1 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.3 2.1 0.8 .368 1.1 0.2 .200 1.2 0.7 .545
Travis Knight C 25 14 0 3.4 1.3 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.4 1.1 0.6 .533 0.0 0.0   0.4 0.1 .333
John Salley C 35 18 0 4.3 0.9 1.2 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.7 0.3 .385 0.0 0.0   0.6 0.4 .700
Team Totals     23 23 241.1 99.8 43.3 21.8 6.6 6.1 12.2 80.4 37.3 .465 15.4 5.4 .349 31.6 19.7 .623

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 27 79 79 3163 26.7 12.3 3.4 0.4 2.7 2.5 19.0 10.9 .574 0.0 0.0 .000 9.4 4.9 .524
Glen Rice SF 32 80 80 2530 18.1 4.7 2.5 0.7 0.2 1.6 13.9 6.0 .430 3.3 1.2 .367 5.6 4.9 .874
Kobe Bryant SG 21 66 62 2524 21.2 5.9 4.6 1.5 0.9 2.6 16.9 7.9 .468 2.1 0.7 .319 5.7 4.7 .821
Rick Fox SF 30 82 1 1473 13.1 4.8 3.4 1.3 0.6 2.1 12.2 5.0 .414 4.4 1.4 .326 1.9 1.5 .808
Devean George SF 22 49 1 345 16.2 7.8 1.3 1.0 0.4 2.2 15.0 5.8 .389 4.9 1.7 .340 4.3 2.8 .659
Ron Harper PG 36 80 78 2042 9.8 5.9 4.8 1.5 0.7 2.3 9.4 3.7 .399 1.9 0.6 .311 2.6 1.8 .680
Derek Fisher PG 25 78 22 1803 9.8 2.9 4.3 1.6 0.1 1.5 9.6 3.3 .346 3.3 1.0 .313 2.9 2.1 .724
Robert Horry PF 29 76 0 1685 9.3 7.7 2.5 1.8 1.7 1.6 7.8 3.4 .438 2.0 0.6 .309 2.4 1.9 .788
Brian Shaw SG 33 74 2 1249 8.8 6.2 5.8 1.0 0.4 2.2 9.3 3.5 .382 1.7 0.5 .310 1.6 1.2 .759
A.C. Green PF 36 82 82 1929 7.7 9.1 1.5 1.0 0.3 1.0 7.2 3.2 .447 0.1 0.0 .250 1.8 1.2 .695
Travis Knight C 25 63 0 410 9.6 11.3 2.0 0.5 2.0 2.3 10.4 4.0 .390 0.0 0.0   2.5 1.5 .607
John Salley C 35 45 3 303 8.4 7.7 3.1 1.0 1.7 2.1 8.2 3.0 .362 0.0 0.0   3.3 2.5 .750
John Celestand PG 22 16 0 185 7.2 2.1 3.9 1.4 0.0 3.1 8.8 2.9 .333 1.8 0.4 .222 1.2 1.0 .833
Tyronn Lue PG 22 8 0 146 11.8 3.0 4.2 0.7 0.0 2.2 9.6 4.7 .487 2.0 1.0 .500 2.0 1.5 .750
Sam Jacobson PG 24 3 0 18 20.0 2.0 4.0 2.0 0.0 4.0 18.0 10.0 .556 0.0 0.0   4.0 0.0 .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 27 23 23 1000 25.5 12.8 2.6 0.5 2.0 2.0 18.2 10.3 .566 0.0 0.0   10.7 4.9 .456
Kobe Bryant SG 21 22 22 857 19.5 4.1 4.1 1.3 1.3 2.3 16.6 7.3 .442 2.7 0.9 .344 5.3 4.0 .754
Glen Rice SF 32 23 23 766 13.4 4.3 2.3 0.7 0.2 1.7 10.7 4.4 .408 3.1 1.3 .418 4.2 3.3 .798
Ron Harper PG 36 23 23 643 11.1 4.8 4.1 1.3 0.7 1.6 10.1 4.4 .431 2.2 0.5 .231 2.6 1.8 .702
Rick Fox SF 30 23 0 331 10.9 4.1 3.0 1.0 0.0 1.7 7.9 3.6 .452 4.2 2.0 .462 2.3 1.7 .762
Robert Horry PF 29 23 0 618 10.2 7.2 3.4 1.2 1.1 1.7 8.4 3.4 .407 3.4 1.0 .288 3.3 2.3 .702
Derek Fisher PG 25 21 0 322 11.1 2.5 4.6 1.2 0.1 1.0 8.8 3.8 .430 3.2 1.3 .414 2.8 2.1 .760
Brian Shaw SG 33 22 1 408 10.5 4.5 5.9 1.0 0.4 1.5 9.4 4.0 .421 4.2 1.4 .333 1.4 1.1 .813
Travis Knight C 25 14 0 48 13.5 3.7 0.0 0.7 2.3 4.5 11.3 6.0 .533 0.0 0.0   4.5 1.5 .333
A.C. Green PF 36 23 23 429 7.6 8.1 1.1 1.2 0.3 0.8 7.6 3.1 .411 0.0 0.0   1.9 1.3 .696
Devean George SF 22 9 0 45 17.6 8.0 1.6 0.8 0.0 2.4 15.2 5.6 .368 8.0 1.6 .200 8.8 4.8 .545
John Salley C 35 18 0 78 7.8 10.2 1.8 0.5 2.8 1.8 6.0 2.3 .385 0.0 0.0   4.6 3.2 .700

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 27 79 79 3163 2344 1078 299 36 239 223 1665 956 .574 1 0 .000 824 432 .524
Kobe Bryant SG 21 66 62 2524 1485 416 323 106 62 182 1183 554 .468 144 46 .319 403 331 .821
Glen Rice SF 32 80 80 2530 1272 327 176 47 12 114 980 421 .430 229 84 .367 396 346 .874
Ron Harper PG 36 80 78 2042 557 337 270 85 39 132 531 212 .399 106 33 .311 147 100 .680
Rick Fox SF 30 82 1 1473 534 198 138 52 26 87 498 206 .414 181 59 .326 78 63 .808
Derek Fisher PG 25 78 22 1803 491 143 216 80 3 75 483 167 .346 166 52 .313 145 105 .724
Robert Horry PF 29 76 0 1685 436 361 118 84 80 73 363 159 .438 94 29 .309 113 89 .788
A.C. Green PF 36 82 82 1929 413 486 80 53 18 53 387 173 .447 4 1 .250 95 66 .695
Brian Shaw SG 33 74 2 1249 305 216 201 35 14 75 322 123 .382 58 18 .310 54 41 .759
Devean George SF 22 49 1 345 155 75 12 10 4 21 144 56 .389 47 16 .340 41 27 .659
Travis Knight C 25 63 0 410 109 129 23 6 23 26 118 46 .390 0 0   28 17 .607
John Salley C 35 45 3 303 71 65 26 8 14 18 69 25 .362 0 0   28 21 .750
Tyronn Lue PG 22 8 0 146 48 12 17 3 0 9 39 19 .487 8 4 .500 8 6 .750
John Celestand PG 22 16 0 185 37 11 20 7 0 16 45 15 .333 9 2 .222 6 5 .833
Sam Jacobson PG 24 3 0 18 10 1 2 1 0 2 9 5 .556 0 0   2 0 .000
Team Totals     82 82 19805 8267 3855 1921 613 534 1106 6836 3137 .459 1047 344 .329 2368 1649 .696

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 27 23 23 1000 707 355 71 13 55 56 505 286 .566 0 0   296 135 .456
Kobe Bryant SG 21 22 22 857 465 98 97 32 32 55 394 174 .442 64 22 .344 126 95 .754
Glen Rice SF 32 23 23 766 285 92 48 15 4 36 228 93 .408 67 28 .418 89 71 .798
Ron Harper PG 36 23 23 643 198 85 73 23 13 28 181 78 .431 39 9 .231 47 33 .702
Robert Horry PF 29 23 0 618 175 123 58 20 19 30 145 59 .407 59 17 .288 57 40 .702
Brian Shaw SG 33 22 1 408 119 51 67 11 4 17 107 45 .421 48 16 .333 16 13 .813
Rick Fox SF 30 23 0 331 100 38 28 9 0 16 73 33 .452 39 18 .462 21 16 .762
Derek Fisher PG 25 21 0 322 99 22 41 11 1 9 79 34 .430 29 12 .414 25 19 .760
A.C. Green PF 36 23 23 429 90 96 13 14 3 9 90 37 .411 0 0   23 16 .696
Devean George SF 22 9 0 45 22 10 2 1 0 3 19 7 .368 10 2 .200 11 6 .545
Travis Knight C 25 14 0 48 18 5 0 1 3 6 15 8 .533 0 0   6 2 .333
John Salley C 35 18 0 78 17 22 4 1 6 4 13 5 .385 0 0   10 7 .700
Team Totals     23 23 5545 2295 997 502 151 140 269 1849 859 .465 355 124 .349 727 453 .623

Regular Season

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Shaquille O’Neal Starter/Star [1.1] 40.0 High [1.2] 29.7 13.6 3.8 3.5 133.58 The Lakers’ offensive anchor controlled games from the low post, forcing defenses to collapse and creating easy opportunities around him. Writers covering the title run viewed him as the league’s most dominant interior force, while his defensive presence as a rim protector was also central to Los Angeles’ identity. (NBA.com) NBA MVP (2000), MVP Voting 1st, Defensive Player of the Year Voting 2nd, All-Star, All-NBA First Team, NBA All-Defensive Second Team, NBA Champion (2000), NBA Finals MVP (2000)
Kobe Bryant Starter/Star [1.1] 38.2 High [1.2] 22.5 6.3 4.9 2.5 95.57 Bryant operated as the explosive perimeter counterweight to Shaq, taking on tougher wing assignments while increasingly becoming a late-game creator. Reporters highlighted his rapid development into a trusted second option, especially during key moments of the championship run when his shot-making and defense separated him from younger guards. (NBA.com) MVP Voting 12th, Defensive Player of the Year Voting 5th, All-Star, All-NBA Second Team, NBA All-Defensive First Team, NBA Champion (2000)
Glen Rice Starter/Star [1.1] 31.6 Medium [1.1] 15.9 4.1 2.2 0.8 50.60 Rice served as the spacing piece in the triangle offense, giving the Lakers a veteran shooting threat between their two stars. Coverage of the season often framed him as the third scoring option who helped balance the roster by stretching defenses, even as his role shifted away from his earlier volume-scoring years. (ESPN.com) NBA Champion (2000)
Ron Harper Key Contributor [1.05] 25.5 Low [1.0] 7.0 4.2 3.4 1.6 34.02 Harper was the steady veteran guard who fit the triangle system through decision-making, size, and perimeter defense rather than scoring volume. Analysts described him as a low-mistake floor general whose experience helped stabilize a championship lineup. (ESPN.com) NBA Champion (2000)
Robert Horry Key Contributor [1.05] 22.2 Low [1.0] 5.7 4.8 1.6 2.2 30.03 Horry provided the classic championship role-player package: defensive versatility, rebounding, and confidence in big situations. His ability to guard multiple positions and space the floor made him valuable even without a large offensive workload. (ESPN.com) NBA Champion (2000)
A.C. Green Key Contributor [1.05] 23.5 Low [1.0] 5.0 5.9 1.0 0.8 26.67 Green filled a veteran frontcourt role built around rebounding, positioning, and reliability. His minutes reflected a complementary job beside Shaq, where physical play and experience mattered more than offensive usage. (theringer.com) NBA Champion (2000)
Derek Fisher Bench [1.0] 23.1 Low [1.0] 6.3 1.8 2.8 1.0 23.80 Fisher was developing into the dependable guard who would later become known for clutch playoff moments. During this season he mainly supplied ball security, perimeter defense, and triangle offense familiarity alongside the veteran backcourt. (ESPN.com) NBA Champion (2000)
Rick Fox Bench [1.0] 18.0 Low [1.0] 6.5 2.4 1.7 0.9 23.00 Fox brought toughness and versatility as a wing defender, often contributing through energy plays rather than scoring. His ability to defend, handle secondary duties, and fit the team structure made him an important rotation piece. (theringer.com) NBA Champion (2000)
Brian Shaw Bench [1.0] 16.9 Low [1.0] 4.1 2.9 2.7 0.7 20.80 Shaw acted as a veteran secondary ball handler who could organize possessions and keep the offense moving. His role was less about production and more about providing calm decision-making in Phil Jackson’s system. (ESPN.com) NBA Champion (2000)
Tyronn Lue Bench [1.0] 18.3 Low [1.0] 6.0 1.5 2.1 0.4 20.00 Lue showed flashes as a young reserve guard with quickness and defensive energy. Limited minutes kept his impact smaller, but his athletic perimeter pressure gave the bench another pace-changing option.  
Devean George Bench [1.0] 7.0 Low [1.0] 3.2 1.5 0.2 0.3 10.40 George was an inexperienced wing prospect used mainly in short stretches. His role focused on gaining defensive experience and learning within a veteran championship environment.  
John Celestand Bench [1.0] 11.6 Low [1.0] 2.3 0.7 1.3 0.4 9.40 Celestand provided emergency depth at point guard but remained outside the main rotation. His season was primarily developmental, with limited opportunities behind established veterans.  
Travis Knight Bench [1.0] 6.5 Low [1.0] 1.7 2.0 0.4 0.5 9.20 Knight supplied reserve center minutes as a physical interior option. His responsibilities centered on size, rebounding, and protecting the frontcourt rotation when Shaq rested.  
Sam Jacobson Bench [1.0] 6.0 Low [1.0] 3.3 0.3 0.7 0.3 9.20 Jacobson saw only limited action, functioning as a depth guard rather than a consistent rotation contributor. His season was mainly about providing practice competition and spot minutes.  
John Salley Bench [1.0] 6.7 Low [1.0] 1.6 1.4 0.6 0.5 8.20 Salley brought veteran leadership and frontcourt experience during brief appearances. His value came more from locker-room presence and defensive awareness than regular statistical production.  
Team Totals   241.5   100.8 47.0 23.4 14.0     NBA Champion (2000)

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] 43.5 High [1.2] 30.7 15.4 3.1 3.0 137.81 The Lakers built their playoff offense around Shaq’s overwhelming interior presence, using him as a constant double-team magnet and late-clock release valve. His Finals performances drew widespread praise from basketball writers who described him as nearly impossible to contain inside, while his rebounding and rim protection drove the team’s defensive identity. NBA Finals MVP (2000), NBA Champion (2000)
Kobe Bryant Starter/Star [1.1] 39.0 High [1.2] 21.1 4.5 4.4 3.0 95.04 Bryant took on a much larger two-way role during the championship run, frequently guarding top perimeter scorers while becoming the Lakers’ secondary creator. Coverage of the playoffs highlighted his growth from young scorer into a trusted closer, especially after his memorable Game 7 Western Conference Finals performance against Portland. NBA Champion (2000)
Glen Rice Starter/Star [1.1] 33.3 Medium [1.1] 12.4 4.0 2.1 0.9 42.35 Rice functioned as the lineup’s spacing specialist, giving Shaq and Kobe more room by forcing defenses to respect his shooting. Although his shot fluctuated during the postseason, analysts noted that his veteran scoring ability changed how opponents approached the Lakers’ half-court offense. NBA Champion (2000)
Ron Harper Key Contributor [1.05] 28.0 Low [1.0] 8.6 3.7 3.2 1.6 35.91 Harper remained the steadying veteran guard in the triangle offense, prioritizing defensive positioning and smart decisions over high usage. His size and experience helped Los Angeles handle physical playoff matchups, particularly against teams that attacked smaller guards. NBA Champion (2000)
Robert Horry Key Contributor [1.05] 26.9 Low [1.0] 7.6 5.3 2.5 1.7 35.91 Horry was the versatile frontcourt piece who gave the Lakers lineup flexibility, switching defensively and stretching opponents with timely perimeter attempts. Playoff observers regularly pointed to his composure in pressure moments as a major part of his championship value. NBA Champion (2000)
Brian Shaw Key Contributor [1.05] 18.5 Low [1.0] 5.4 2.3 3.0 0.7 24.57 Shaw provided veteran ball handling and a calm presence when the Lakers needed another decision-maker beside Kobe and Harper. His ability to run sets, make the extra pass, and defend bigger guards made him a useful postseason rotation piece. NBA Champion (2000)
A.C. Green Key Contributor [1.05] 18.7 Low [1.0] 3.9 4.2 0.6 0.7 19.74 Green’s playoff role was built around reliability, rebounding, and physical defense rather than offensive production. The veteran forward gave the Lakers a dependable presence who understood spacing and positioning within the triangle system. NBA Champion (2000)
Derek Fisher Bench [1.0] 15.3 Low [1.0] 4.7 1.0 2.0 0.5 16.40 Fisher was still a developing guard but supplied quickness, perimeter shooting, and defensive energy in limited minutes. His playoff usage was modest, though his familiarity with the Lakers’ system helped him contribute without needing many touches. NBA Champion (2000)
Rick Fox Bench [1.0] 14.4 Low [1.0] 4.3 1.7 1.2 0.4 15.20 Fox gave Los Angeles a physical wing option who could defend multiple positions and knock down open shots. His role grew around doing the small things that championship teams value, including toughness and lineup balance. NBA Champion (2000)
Devean George Bench [1.0] 5.0 Low [1.0] 2.4 1.1 0.2 0.1 7.60 George was a young reserve receiving brief playoff exposure, mainly learning the defensive expectations of a veteran-heavy roster. His minutes were limited, but the Lakers viewed him as a developing wing prospect for the future. NBA Champion (2000)
John Salley Bench [1.0] 4.3 Low [1.0] 0.9 1.2 0.2 0.4 5.40 Salley provided experienced emergency frontcourt minutes during the postseason. His contribution came mostly through veteran knowledge and defensive awareness rather than a consistent rotation role. NBA Champion (2000)
Travis Knight Bench [1.0] 3.4 Low [1.0] 1.3 0.4 0.0 0.3 4.00 Knight served as a reserve center option when the Lakers needed additional size. His postseason role was minimal, with most frontcourt responsibility staying with Shaq and Horry. NBA Champion (2000)
Team Totals   241.1   99.8 43.3 21.8 12.7     NBA Champion (2000)