Former teammate, reportedly: Lakers lost in 2004 because Kobe Bryant wanted to be NBA Finals MVP.
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Who did the Pistons beat for their championships?
the Lakers
Who did the Pistons beat in the NBA Finals?
Los Angeles Lakers
When did the Pistons win back to back championships?
1988-89
Who won the NBA championship in the 1981/82 season?
Los Angeles Lakers
Did Kobe Bryant ever lose in the finals?
Bryant’s Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics in six games during the 2008 NBA Finals.
What NBA team has lost the most championships?
Los Angeles Lakers
Did Jordan beat Magic in the Finals?
It was Michael Jordan’s first NBA Finals appearance, Magic Johnson’s last, and the last NBA Finals for the Lakers until 2000. The Bulls would win the series, 4–1. Jordan averaged 31.2 points on 56% shooting, 11.4 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.4 blocks en route to his first NBA Finals MVP Award.
Who did Shaq and Kobe lose to in the finals?
Although the Lakers, headed by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, were considered the heavy favorites, the Pistons handily won the series in five games.
Which teams did Jordan beat in the finals?
– Detroit Pistons (1990-91)
– Orlando Magic (1995-96)
– New York Knicks (1992-93)
– Utah Jazz (1997-98)
– Portland Trail Blazers (1991-92)
– Phoenix Suns (1992-93)
Who did Kobe lose to in the finals?
Boston Celtics
What NBA team has no championships?
(Note: Six franchises — the Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans — have never reached The Finals.
Did Kobe win without Shaq?
Kobe Bryant Says Winning Titles Without Shaq Was Important For His Legacy.
Which team won the NBA championship in 81 and who was the MVP of the series?
The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Houston Rockets 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. Cedric Maxwell was named NBA Finals MVP.
How many times did Kobe lose in the finals?
With the help of Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson, the Lakers played in seven NBA Finals between 2000 and 2010, winning three of them consecutively from 2000 to 2002, losing the next two in 2004 and 2008, and winning in 2009 and 2010; the last three appearances were without O’Neal.
How many finals did Jordan lose?
he also holds the all-time Finals six game record of 246 points and 101 field goals made. Jordan never had a Finals series go to seven games and he never lost in the Finals.
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