05-12-2005, 03:44 AM
the 80 game swing isnt due to just shaq, though. the lakers lost malone and payton, two other hall of famers, not to mention key contributers like rick fox and derek fisher. phil jackson left, so they had to learn a new play style, and they changed coaches in the middle of the year. add in the fact that there was in season drama with guys like chucky atkins calling out kobe, you end up with a losing season
miami, on the other hand, lost a head case in odom and gained solid veterans like zo, laettner, and smith. shaq is a likeable guy, while kobe throws teammates under the bus. same coach, same emerging star, new superstar, good vets, and being in the eastern conference leads to an incredible season.
miami, on the other hand, lost a head case in odom and gained solid veterans like zo, laettner, and smith. shaq is a likeable guy, while kobe throws teammates under the bus. same coach, same emerging star, new superstar, good vets, and being in the eastern conference leads to an incredible season.
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