[h1] Photos: L.A. Lakers NBA title teams [/h1]
[h3]1999-00 Lakers[/h3]
1999-2000 Lakers
67-15, First in Pacific Division
Defeated Indiana Pacers in NBA Finals, 4-2
Head Coach: Phil Jackson
Key Moments:
1. The Lakers post the NBA's best record and the second-best record in team history.
2. The Lakers become the third team in history to post three double-digit winning streaks in one season (16, 19, 11).
3. Shaquille O'Neal becomes only the third player in NBA history to benamed MVP of the All-Star game, regular season and NBA Finals.
4. Shaquille O'Neal (29.7 ppg) becomes the first Laker to lead the NBA in scoring since Jerry West in 1969-70.
Standing, left to right (players only): Tyronn Lue, Devean George, Ron Harper, Rick Fox, Kobe Bryant, Brian Shaw, John Celestand, Derek Fisher.
Seated, left to right (players only): Glen Rice, Robert Horry, Shaquille O'Neal, Travis Knight, John Salley, A.C. Green
Not pictured: Sam Jacobson
[h3]2000-01 Lakers[/h3]
2000-01 Lakers
56-26, First in Pacific Division
Defeated Philadelphia 76ers in NBA Finals, 4-1
Head Coach: Phil Jackson
Key Moments:
1. Lakers win their final eight games to win the Pacific Division title for the second consecutive year.
2. Lakers sweep their first three opponents in the playoffs (Portland, 3-0; Sacramento, 4-0; San Antonio, 4-0).
3. After defeating the 76ers in the NBA Finals in five games, Lakersset the postseason record for highest winning percentage (15-1, .93
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4. Phil Jackson becomes the first coach to lead two teams to multiple NBA titles.
5. Ron Harper and Robert Horry become the second and third players to win multiple championships as a member of two teams.
Standing, left to right (players only): Tyronn Lue, Mike Penberthy, Ron Harper, Rick Fox, Kobe Bryant, Brian Shaw, J.R. Rider, Derek Fisher.
Seated, left to right (players only): Devean George, Slava Medvedenko, Greg Foster, Shaquille O'Neal, Horace Grant, Robert Horry, Mark Madsen.
[h3]2001-02 Lakers[/h3]
2001-02 Lakers
58-24, Second in Pacific Division
Defeated New Jersey Nets in NBA Finals, 4-0
Head Coach: Phil Jackson
Key Moments:
1. Lakers become the fifth team to win at least three consecutive NBA titles.
2. Lakers set an NBA playoff record with 12 consecutive wins in road playoff games, dating to the 2000 NBA Finals.
3. Phil Jackson surpasses Pat Riley for most career postseason victories with 156.
4. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal are named to the All-NBA first team.
Standing, left to right (players only): Lindsey Hunter, Brian Shaw, Rick Fox, Kobe Bryant, Mitch Richmond, Derek Fisher.
Seated, left to right (players only): Devean George, Jelani McCoy, Slava Medvedenko, Shaquille O'Neal, Samaki Walker, Robert Horry, Mark Madsen.
Not pictured: Joe Crispin, Mike Penberthy.
[h3]2008-09 Lakers[/h3]
2008-09 Lakers
65-17, First in Pacific Division
Defeated Orlando Magic in NBA Finals, 4-1
Head Coach: Phil Jackson
Key Moments:
1. Phil Jackson wins 10th NBA title, most in league history.
2. Kobe Bryant, who averaged 32.4 points per game against Orlando, is named NBA Finals MVP for the first time.
3. With a 17-2 season start, the Lakers tied their record for best opening in franchise history.
4. With 65 wins, team is third-winningest in Lakers history.
Standing, left to right (players only): Derek Fisher, Shannon Brown, Adam Morrison, Kobe Bryant, Sasha Vujacic, Jordan Farmar.
Seated, left to right (players only): Luke Walton, Josh Powell, DJ Mbenga, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, Sun Yue, Trevor Ariza.
[h3]2009-10 Lakers[/h3]
2009-10 Lakers
57-25, First in Pacific Division
Defeated Boston Celtics in NBA Finals, 4-3
Head Coach: Phil Jackson
Key Moments:
1. After Trevor Ariza signs with Houston, Lakers sign Ron Artest. Phil Jackson wins 11th NBA title, most in league history.
2. Kobe Bryant surpasses Jerry West to become the Lakers all-time leading points scorer.
3. Pau Gasol misses first 11 games of season with a strained hamstring.
4. Injuries slow Andrew Bynum and Kobe Bryant as Lakers struggle at endof season, causing many to question whether they can repeat.
Standing, left to right (players only): Derek Fisher, Shannon Brown, Adam Morrison, Kobe Bryant, Sasha Vujacic, Jordan Farmar.
Seated, left to right (players only): Luke Walton, Josh Powell, DJ Mbenga, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, Ron Artest.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lat-sp-lakerstitleteams-pg,0,4204976.photogallery
BTW....
Both have the same tattoos on their left arm