Led Lakers to the top seed in the West with an MVP‑caliber season; played all 82 games while delivering elite two‑way play and was a focal leader in Phil Jackson’s triangle offense.
2008 NBA MVP; All‑NBA First Team; NBA All‑Defensive First Team
Lamar Odom
Key Contributor
37.9
Medium
14.2
10.6
3.5
1.9
105.0
Versatile forward who stepped up after Bynum’s injury and provided consistent rebounding and playmaking as a secondary option alongside Kobe and Gasol.
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Pau Gasol
Starter/Star
34.0
Medium
18.8
7.8
3.5
2.1
103.7
Midseason acquisition who integrated well with Kobe, bringing high basketball IQ, scoring efficiency, and interior presence that bolstered the Lakers’ frontcourt.
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Andrew Bynum
Key Contributor
28.8
Medium
13.1
10.2
1.7
2.4
83.5
Young center showing emerging double‑double production before missing significant time due to injury; provided interior production when available.
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Derek Fisher
Key Contributor
27.4
Low
11.7
2.1
2.9
1.1
63.7
Veteran point guard and clutch shooter who stabilized perimeter offense and brought leadership off the bench/starting lineup.
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Jordan Farmar
Bench
20.6
Low
9.1
2.2
2.7
1.0
53.0
Young backup PG who provided energy, efficient shooting, and solid secondary ball movement in limited minutes.
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Sasha Vujačić
Bench
17.8
Low
8.8
2.1
1.0
0.6
45.5
3‑point shooting threat off bench contributing spacing and occasional scoring bursts.
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Luke Walton
Bench
23.4
Low
7.2
3.9
2.9
1.0
42.0
Role player providing passing and defensive versatility as a secondary wing.
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Vladimir Radmanović
Bench
22.8
Low
8.4
3.3
1.9
0.9
41.6
Floor spacer off bench adding perimeter shooting and size on the wing.
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Ronny Turiaf
Bench
18.7
Low
6.6
3.9
1.6
1.8
38.0
Energetic backup big offering rebounding and defensive activity in limited minutes.
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Trevor Ariza
Bench
18.0
Low
6.5
3.5
1.5
1.4
33.8
Young wing providing athleticism and defensive upside in spot minutes.
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Kwame Brown
Bench
22.1
Low
5.7
5.7
1.2
1.0
31.6
Backup center with modest production in limited role.
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Maurice Evans
Bench
13.7
Low
4.4
1.3
1.7
0.8
15.2
Brief cameo contributor with limited impact.
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Chris Mihm
Bench
12.1
Low
3.6
3.3
0.6
0.8
14.0
Minimal role center with spot minutes.
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Brian Cook
Bench
11.7
Low
2.3
1.7
0.5
0.3
7.8
Sparse minutes off bench.
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Javaris Crittenton
Bench
7.8
Low
3.3
1.0
0.8
0.3
12.3
Young guard providing brief bench scoring.
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D.J. Mbenga
Bench
7.5
Low
2.5
1.6
0.2
0.8
9.8
Depth center with scant production.
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Ira Newble
Bench
5.2
Low
1.2
1.8
0.5
0.4
8.0
Low‑usage end‑of‑rotation role.
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Coby Karl
Bench
4.2
Low
1.8
0.8
0.5
0.3
6.5
Peripheral bench contributor.
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Totals
241.2
108.6
44.1
24.4
40.1
Lakers finished with the best record in the Western Conference and returned to the NBA Finals behind MVP Bryant and significant frontcourt support from Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom.
Led the Lakers to the NBA Finals with elite scoring and playmaking; one of the most dominant playoff performers in franchise history.
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Pau Gasol
Starter/Star
39.8
Medium
16.9
9.3
4.0
2.4
78.9
Anchored the frontcourt with interior scoring, rebounding, and rim protection, forming a potent big‑man duo with Bryant.
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Lamar Odom
Starter/Star
37.4
Medium
14.3
10.0
3.0
2.0
70.9
Versatile forward contributing across points, boards, and playmaking as a key secondary option throughout the playoffs.
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Derek Fisher
Starter/Key Contributor
31.6
Low
10.2
2.2
2.5
2.1
33.6
Veteran point guard provided steady scoring, perimeter defense, and leadership in tough playoff matchups.
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Luke Walton
Bench
16.8
Low
6.0
2.6
2.0
0.7
22.6
Role‑player offering passing and defensive support in reserve minutes.
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Sasha Vujačić
Bench
21.7
Low
8.1
2.2
0.8
0.8
24.2
Provided floor spacing with outside shooting and energy off the bench.
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Vladimir Radmanović
Bench
22.9
Low
8.0
3.8
1.5
0.6
27.8
Floor spacer adding three‑point shooting and size in spot duty.
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Jordan Farmar
Bench
17.1
Low
5.7
1.6
1.3
0.5
18.2
Young guard contributing secondary scoring and ball movement.
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Ronny Turiaf
Bench
9.8
Low
2.0
1.4
0.3
1.0
9.4
Limited minutes but provided energy and rebounding.
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Trevor Ariza
Bench
5.6
Low
2.1
1.4
0.1
0.2
7.6
Minimal impact in short rotational role.
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D.J. Mbenga
Bench
4.3
Low
1.4
1.3
0.0
0.4
5.4
Deep‑bench center with spot contributions.
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Chris Mihm
Bench
3.0
Low
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Negligible contribution in single game.
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Coby Karl
Bench
2.0
Low
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
4.0
Did not impact key categories in lone appearance.
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Ira Newble
Bench
1.0
Low
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
No statistical contributions in limited action.
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Totals
241.2
102.4
39.6
20.8
13.7
Lakers reached the NBA Finals behind Bryant’s historic scoring and all‑around play, with Gasol and Odom giving substantial interior and versatile support.
