Delivered one of the most explosive scoring seasons in modern history, including an 81-point game vs. Toronto and multiple 50-point outings, carrying the offense in the triangle under Phil Jackson.
MVP-4, AS, NBA1, DEF1
Lamar Odom
Starter/Star [1.1]
40.3
Medium [1.1]
14.8
9.2
5.5
1.7
75.63
Operated as a point-forward, initiating sets and pushing tempo off rebounds while providing lineup versatility across frontcourt spots.
Smush Parker
Starter/Star [1.1]
33.8
Medium [1.1]
11.5
3.3
3.7
1.9
49.59
Emerged as a full-time starting PG, spacing the floor and applying perimeter pressure defense alongside Bryant in heavy minutes.
Chris Mihm
Key Contributor [1.05]
26.1
Medium [1.1]
10.2
6.3
1.0
1.5
43.16
Provided interior scoring and rim protection before ankle issues cut his season short, serving as a steady two-way presence in the paint.
Kwame Brown
Key Contributor [1.05]
27.5
Low [1.0]
7.4
6.6
1.0
1.0
33.60
Brought physical interior defense and screening, focusing on rebounding and post defense rather than offensive volume.
Brian Cook
Key Contributor [1.05]
19.0
Medium [1.1]
7.9
3.4
0.9
0.9
30.72
Stretch forward who spaced the floor with mid-range and three-point shooting, complementing the triangle’s spacing principles.
Devean George
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.7
Low [1.0]
6.3
3.9
1.0
1.4
26.88
Defensive-minded wing assigned tough perimeter matchups, contributing energy and occasional corner shooting.
Luke Walton
Key Contributor [1.05]
19.3
Low [1.0]
5.0
3.6
2.3
0.8
24.57
High-IQ reserve who kept the offense flowing with cutting and passing, earning trust as a rotation stabilizer.
Sasha Vujačić
Bench [1.0]
17.7
Low [1.0]
3.9
1.9
1.7
0.6
16.20
Young combo guard providing perimeter shooting depth and defensive activity in reserve minutes.
Ronny Turiaf
Bench [1.0]
7.0
Low [1.0]
2.0
1.6
0.3
0.5
8.80
Rookie big known for energy and shot-blocking flashes after returning from heart surgery earlier in his career.
Andrew Bynum
Bench [1.0]
7.3
Low [1.0]
1.6
1.7
0.2
0.6
8.20
Became the youngest player in NBA history at the time, showing developmental upside as a reserve center.
Laron Profit
Bench [1.0]
11.2
Low [1.0]
4.2
1.7
0.6
0.6
14.20
Provided depth scoring on the wing in limited appearances before injuries impacted availability.
Jim Jackson
Bench [1.0]
7.1
Low [1.0]
1.7
0.9
0.3
0.2
6.20
Veteran wing signed late for depth, offering experience and spot minutes.
Aaron McKie
Bench [1.0]
8.6
Low [1.0]
0.5
1.4
0.8
0.4
6.20
Veteran guard presence used sparingly as backcourt depth.
Von Wafer
Bench [1.0]
4.6
Low [1.0]
1.3
0.5
0.3
0.2
4.60
Developmental rookie guard seeing limited floor time in a deep rotation.
Devin Green
Bench [1.0]
5.0
Low [1.0]
0.9
0.9
0.3
0.1
4.40
End-of-bench guard utilized in short stints during roster experimentation.
Stanislav Medvedenko
Bench [1.0]
3.0
Low [1.0]
1.0
0.0
0.5
0.0
3.00
Limited appearances due to injury setbacks, providing veteran depth when available.
Los Angeles Lakers Totals
242.1
99.4
42.2
21.1
12.0
480.40
Team composite Impact Index (sum of individual indices). Regular-season context (2005-06).
In a 7-game first-round series vs. Phoenix, dictated tempo through the triangle, alternating between scorer and facilitator (notably Game 4’s late-game orchestration) while logging nearly 45 MPG.
Lamar Odom
Starter/Star [1.1]
44.9
High [1.2]
19.1
11.0
4.9
1.5
95.57
Functioned as a matchup problem throughout the series—attacking closeouts, rebounding in traffic, and initiating offense as a point-forward in extended minutes.
Luke Walton
Starter/Star [1.1]
33.6
Medium [1.1]
12.1
6.4
1.7
1.1
51.09
Elevated into a major postseason role, supplying timely scoring (including a 15-point fourth quarter in Game 2) and smart off-ball movement within the triangle.
Kwame Brown
Starter/Star [1.1]
32.1
Medium [1.1]
12.9
6.6
1.0
1.2
52.39
Battled Amar’e Stoudemire inside, providing physical post defense and interior scoring efficiency during heavy playoff minutes.
Smush Parker
Starter/Star [1.1]
36.9
Medium [1.1]
8.9
3.0
1.6
2.2
37.15
Starting PG tasked with perimeter defense on Steve Nash, contributing steals and transition opportunities despite shooting struggles.
Brian Cook
Key Contributor [1.05]
11.1
Low [1.0]
6.3
3.1
1.1
0.1
22.26
Provided frontcourt spacing and bench scoring, including a key 14-point effort in Game 1 to stretch Phoenix’s defense.
Sasha Vujačić
Key Contributor [1.05]
18.4
Low [1.0]
6.0
2.4
0.9
0.6
20.79
Supplied perimeter shooting (60% from three in the series) and energetic bench minutes, spacing the floor in second-unit lineups.
Devean George
Key Contributor [1.05]
17.3
Low [1.0]
5.3
2.3
0.6
0.7
18.69
Defensive wing inserted for matchup purposes, hitting timely threes and defending multiple perimeter positions.
Ronny Turiaf
Bench [1.0]
8.3
Low [1.0]
3.7
2.3
0.0
0.3
12.60
Limited but active reserve minutes, bringing energy and interior hustle when called upon.
Jim Jackson
Bench [1.0]
7.0
Low [1.0]
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.6
7.20
Veteran depth wing used situationally during the series for experience and spot defense.
Andrew Bynum
Bench [1.0]
2.0
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Young reserve center saw minimal postseason action as part of developmental depth.
Aaron McKie
Bench [1.0]
8.0
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Veteran guard appeared briefly, serving as emergency backcourt depth during the playoff run.
Los Angeles Lakers Totals
247.1
100.6
42.6
17.1
9.5
425.45
Team composite Impact Index (sum of individual indices). Playoff context (7-game first-round series, 2006).
