The Los Angeles Lakers 2000–01 were powered by the dominant duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, who carried the scoring load while complementing each other inside and on the perimeter. O’Neal controlled the glass and protected the paint, Bryant added secondary playmaking and defensive activity, and Derek Fisher provided reliable outside shooting. With balanced support from Rick Fox, Horace Grant, and Brian Shaw, the Lakers combined efficient offense, strong rebounding, and physical defense throughout the season.
Dominant interior anchor and focal point of the offense; powered the Lakers with elite scoring efficiency, rebounding, rim protection, and strong passing from the post as part of the league’s most feared guard-center duo.
MVP-3, DPOY-8, All-Star, All-NBA 1st Team, All-Defensive 2nd Team
Kobe Bryant
Starter/Star [1.1]
40.9
High [1.2]
28.5
5.9
5.0
2.3
109.56
Perimeter superstar who evolved within the triangle offense, balancing elite shot creation with improved playmaking; finished the season as a co-engine of the Lakers’ offense and one of the league’s most dynamic two-way guards.
MVP-9, DPOY-11, All-Star, All-NBA 2nd Team, All-Defensive 2nd Team
Derek Fisher
Starter/Star [1.1]
35.5
Medium [1.1]
11.5
3.0
4.4
2.1
50.82
Starting guard who stabilized the backcourt with defense, toughness, and timely shooting after returning from injury; his leadership and spacing had a major positive effect on team cohesion.
Horace Grant
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.0
Low [1.0]
8.5
7.1
1.6
1.5
41.14
Veteran defensive big acquired for his familiarity with the triangle and interior defense; provided rebounding, positioning, and stability to support the championship core.
Rick Fox
Key Contributor [1.05]
27.9
Low [1.0]
9.6
4.0
3.2
1.3
37.38
Versatile wing role player who contributed secondary playmaking, spacing, and defensive versatility within the triangle system alongside the star duo.
Ron Harper
Key Contributor [1.05]
24.2
Low [1.0]
6.5
3.5
2.4
1.3
28.98
Veteran guard who helped orchestrate the triangle offense, providing defense, size in the backcourt, and steady decision-making for the starting unit.
Brian Shaw
Key Contributor [1.05]
22.9
Low [1.0]
5.3
3.8
3.2
0.9
27.72
Experienced reserve guard valued for basketball IQ, ball movement, and ability to run the offense in second units within the triangle structure.
Robert Horry
Key Contributor [1.05]
20.1
Low [1.0]
5.2
3.7
1.6
1.4
25.62
Stretch-forward role player who provided spacing, defensive versatility, and high-IQ team play that fit perfectly around the Lakers’ star core.
Isaiah Rider
Bench [1.0]
18.0
Low [1.0]
7.6
2.3
1.7
0.5
24.20
Bench scoring wing who provided shot creation in limited minutes, supplying offense behind the primary perimeter options.
Mike Penberthy
Bench [1.0]
16.1
Low [1.0]
5.0
1.2
1.3
0.4
15.80
Reserve guard known mainly for perimeter shooting and floor spacing in small offensive bursts off the bench.
Tyronn Lue
Bench [1.0]
12.3
Low [1.0]
3.4
0.8
1.2
0.5
11.80
Young reserve guard who provided quickness, ball pressure, and backup playmaking in limited rotation minutes.
Devean George
Bench [1.0]
10.1
Low [1.0]
3.1
1.9
0.3
0.6
11.80
Athletic developmental wing used situationally for energy, defense, and depth on the perimeter rotation.
Mark Madsen
Bench [1.0]
9.2
Low [1.0]
2.0
2.2
0.3
0.2
9.40
Hustle big who contributed effort plays, rebounding, and physical interior minutes in a limited role.
Greg Foster
Bench [1.0]
7.3
Low [1.0]
2.0
1.8
0.5
0.3
9.20
Depth center added for size and familiarity with the triangle, offering situational interior defense and support minutes.
Stanislav Medvedenko
Bench [1.0]
5.6
Low [1.0]
4.6
1.3
0.3
0.2
12.80
Young reserve forward who showed flashes of scoring touch in very limited action during his early developmental stage.
TEAM TOTALS
242.7
100.6
44.7
23.0
12.9
543.68
Led by an elite Kobe-Shaq guard-center partnership, the Lakers combined dominant interior scoring, perimeter creation, and veteran triangle-offense cohesion to control the league.
Overwhelming interior force throughout the postseason, controlling the paint with scoring, rebounding, and rim protection while drawing constant double teams that shaped the Lakers’ entire offense.
Finals MVP 2001
Kobe Bryant
Starter/Star [1.1]
43.4
High [1.2]
29.4
7.3
6.1
2.4
119.59
Elite two-way perimeter leader who dominated playoff matchups with shot creation, transition scoring, and playmaking, forming a devastating inside-outside partnership that powered the historic postseason run.
NBA Champion 2001
Derek Fisher
Starter/Star [1.1]
36.0
Medium [1.1]
13.4
3.8
3.0
1.4
52.34
Delivered one of the greatest shooting postseasons ever, spacing the floor and punishing defenses with clutch perimeter scoring while providing steady defense and leadership at point guard.
NBA Champion 2001
Rick Fox
Starter/Star [1.1]
35.8
Low [1.0]
10.0
4.9
3.6
2.3
45.76
Versatile two-way wing who defended multiple positions, moved the ball within the triangle, and contributed timely scoring and playmaking throughout the championship run.
NBA Champion 2001
Horace Grant
Starter/Star [1.1]
26.4
Low [1.0]
6.0
6.0
1.2
1.7
32.78
Veteran defensive anchor who supplied rebounding, interior toughness, and positional defense, helping stabilize the frontcourt during the title run.
NBA Champion 2001
Robert Horry
Key Contributor [1.05]
23.9
Low [1.0]
5.9
5.2
1.9
2.4
32.34
Impact role forward known for clutch plays, floor spacing, and defensive versatility, consistently making timely contributions in key playoff moments.
NBA Champion 2001
Brian Shaw
Key Contributor [1.05]
18.1
Low [1.0]
4.4
3.4
2.7
0.7
23.52
Experienced reserve guard who steadied the second unit with smart ball movement and decision-making within the triangle offense.
NBA Champion 2001
Ron Harper
Bench [1.0]
7.0
Low [1.0]
2.2
1.3
0.7
0.9
10.20
Veteran depth guard who provided defensive awareness, size, and occasional ball handling in limited playoff minutes.
NBA Champion 2001
Tyronn Lue
Bench [1.0]
8.7
Low [1.0]
1.9
0.7
0.7
0.9
8.40
Quick reserve guard used situationally for defensive pressure and energy, contributing key hustle minutes off the bench.
NBA Champion 2001
Devean George
Bench [1.0]
3.9
Low [1.0]
2.0
0.7
0.1
0.0
5.60
Young wing depth option who saw brief action, primarily providing athleticism and energy in limited playoff appearances.
NBA Champion 2001
Mark Madsen
Bench [1.0]
3.7
Low [1.0]
0.4
0.8
0.3
0.2
3.40
Hustle forward who contributed physical play and effort in short rotation minutes during the postseason.
NBA Champion 2001
Greg Foster
Bench [1.0]
3.0
Low [1.0]
0.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
2.00
Depth center used sparingly, providing size and veteran presence when called upon.
NBA Champion 2001
TEAM TOTALS
241.6
103.4
48.2
22.8
15.0
472.42
The Lakers produced one of the most dominant playoff runs in league history, combining Shaq’s interior dominance, Kobe’s perimeter brilliance, elite shooting, and disciplined triangle execution to overwhelm opponents.
