Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O’Neal Battle Kings in Legendary 2002 WCF Game 7

[@elreiec1]

The Nike Authentic jerseys in the beginning are A1. Description also A1, editing again A1. A gem of a channel that needs more subs!

[@dcshow]

Glad to hear all that man, comments like this make all the work that goes into videos worth it. Great you appreciate my stuff. And we’ll get there eventually. The channel growth takes time and i understand that. Cant get too high cant get too low.

[@igethighhighhigh]

Definitely deserves atleast 100k

[@Swamped751]

​@@dcshowwhat happened at the end he rolled on ground did Kobe hit him?

[@Rick-jz1vs]

@@dcshowThis series was rigged but ya never will admit that.Kings were kicking that ass but being a obvious faker fan,their 3 peat means shit

[@christiancee6333]

Man I can't believe this was 20 years ago. I remember watching this like it was Yesterday. RIP KOBE

[@checkbank3803]

I kno rite! 20 yrs 😊

[@king-ghost1027]

Time really flies man I'm telling you

[@jasonhowell-lg5ig]

Kobe Bean Bryant the( in my opinion) the closest player to the GOAT 🐐 MJ..No other player is the most like Mike.. period.

[@stevencoardvenice]

The QUEENS are back @14:23

[@ramseyebryant]

This was the beginning of me hating the Lakers

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

Shaq delivered on his free throws. He came up huge for LA.

[@jackswing-ep7cf]

The Game Was Fix

[@JOSERAMIREZ-pd5cg]

@@jackswing-ep7cf fixed lolololol yeah they fixed the kings to miss all those FT at home and also Peja to airball a wide open 3 to take lead with 10sec left in 4th..oh and also fixed Christie missing an open 3 that doesn’t even hit rim..& let’s not forget shaq shot better percentage from FT than the kings at home 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@migueldegreef6565]

@@jackswing-ep7cf that was Game 6

[@wilt7505]

@@JOSERAMIREZ-pd5cg the kings should've already won in 5 or 6 like bibby got elbowed by kobe in the face and they didn't call anything that's all u need to know lmfao

[@joesakic91]

@@wilt7505 Waah, Waah, Waah. The Kings failed to grab one rebound on the final play in Game 4. The Lakers were ice cool from the charity stripe going 34 of 40 in Game 6. The Kings went ice cold going 16/30 from the free throw line and 2/20 from distance. The Kings choked.

[@Riles3152]

One of the greatest game 7's and 7 game series in NBA history. In state rivalry, 3 stars/superstars in there prime (Webber/Shaq/Kobe) . Buzzer beaters (Horry) Last second shots (Bibby) and of course, historically infamous controversy (Game 6). This series had it all.

[@dcshow]

Couldn’t have said it better 👌

[@ernestboykin3rd706]

Yes sir The Diesel Beans and C Webb and Bibby played like a superstar that yr too

[@keelsmac01]

@@ernestboykin3rd706 they played great! But not great enough. I loved to hate them 😩

[@thesandman23]

Yeah I agree 💯 this series is one that I remember as one of the all time greats I’ve ever seen!!! Couldn’t have said it better.

[@shortyg1018]

Ain't no controversy, shit was obviously rigged lol.

[@Cesar-pq2ck]

This is the Kobe, #8, that current, young nba fans don’t know. Kobe was a monster!

[@Dweller415]

and had the help of the officials.

[@joesakic91]

​@@Dweller415 Nah. The Kings choked and Kobe and the Lakers capitalized.

[@Rich_iam]

It's well known that during these years, the WCF was the real finals. The west was a dog fight. And Kobe rose to the occasion against this kings team, and went crazy against the Spurs. Real fans know what he did for the game

[@notrelentless1630]

@@joesakic91nah son Sacramento got robbed in game 6, kings would’ve already won the series. Literally this whole series was a straight robbery lmfao

[@joesakic91]

@@notrelentless1630 [sniggering] So Papa, it was the refs who blew a 24-point lead and failed to grab one rebound on the final play in Game 4. It was the refs who kept fouling to give the Lakers 40 free throw attempts and see them sink 34 of them in Game 6. It was the refs who shot 16 of 30 from the free throw line and 2 of 20 from downtown in Game 7. Nope, it was all the Sacramento Kings' fault. BTW, the Pedowitz report dismissed Tim Donaghy's claims that Game 6 of the 2002 WCF. Also, who had more free throw attempts in the 2002 WCF? It was Sacramento with 204 while the Lakers had 185. Keep hating and dissing. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonhowell-lg5ig]

Kobe was never afraid of the big shot at the biggest moments I don't care about what stats say Kobe was the closest player to MJ I have seen ..he was a lock 🔒 down defender( 9 times All 1st Team Defensive) and a great scorer ( 25 gms of 50+ points in his career) the man was a killer on the court..RIP Kobe.

[@Mmhs91]

9 time all nba 1st team defender

[@jasonhowell-lg5ig]

@@Mmhs91 Yeah I mistyped my friend.. fixed now. Have a great weekend 👍

[@speakthetruth414]

As a laker fan since 1990, I never before or after stressed as hard as this series. It was a brutal heavy weight series. The next most stressful had to be the 2010 Finals.

[@jephteclersaint4204]

Actually the Lakers had a greater chance in 2010 than that Sacramento series.

[@FlyAwayChi]

You should have been super stressed in 2008 😂😂

[@crazyeyes7596]

2000 WCF'S AGAINST THE PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

[@deontejohnson51782]

2004 hurt too!!!

[@Lbjayvtc]

My hair is almost gone watching them the last 2 seasons now 😫

[@kingjoffreyownsyou6032]

Shaq Kobe has the most swag out of any duo in nba history. Last team to 3Peat

[@Rick-jz1vs]

With refs help dont forget that

[@mikegoswami3309]

Who else is watching? Watching this and other classics it’s so much fun to see no cellphones and people actually watching the game and involving the game. Ever green classics.

[@Finetouchautopros]

Facts now it’s all about taken pictures and not paying attention to the game

[@jdbigchips]

That old school NBA on NBC music 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Himothy_xx]

It’s definitely going back to NBC!! This aged well.. 🎉

[@EazyyMuthuLovinnE]

“Guess what, Kobe dunking in your face” 😂😂

[@marcussims1615]

You need to go where people no your naaaaaaaaaame

[@haroldt1999]

Damn you beat me to it 😂😂😂😂

[@hellabreeshhh]

Bruh shaq singing to Vlad at the end was hilarious 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@2kdemiks816]

What’s the original song Shaq parodying ?

[@HoxFeesh]

​@@2kdemiks816 Old show, Cheers. 😂

[@victorjohnson3491]

Man I miss Kobe, especially him and shaq together dominating the league back then when basketball was solid basketball! This particular rival series was all out war down to every second of the game….. and my Los Angeles Lakers set the tone for Championship playoffs putting the smash down in every series that led up to winning back to back titles!! Rest in peace,Kobe……. The NBA will never be the same!

[@nonyobussiness3440]

Really wished doc buss was willing to pay Shaq. They probably win in 2005 and 2006.

[@JohnValencia-of5jg]

The Best DÚO Ever 🟣🟡🟣🟡LAKERS 4LIFE Miss You KOBE#8

[@mikekillagreen9432]

​@@nonyobussiness3440Never. Kobe was leaving if they paid Shaq.

[@Rick-jz1vs]

Your high as hell.Kings whooped that laker ass and were up 3-1 til refs got involved.Gst warriors would eat that team alive

[@victorjohnson3491]

King could never beat the Lakers in any conference championship…… keep quiet🤫

[@rashaadblake2340]

I remember watching this game .. long live Kobe Bryant 🙏🏿

[@Channel1941]

It’s crazy to think Shaq was getting triple teamed and Kobe was getting doubled in the same possessions

[@JohnnyTerps7]

It’s crazy how the refs fixed the game it’s even crazier how one of them went to jail ?

[@me3ksdagoat279]

@@JohnnyTerps7 Craziest thing!! NBA and NFL is labeled an entertainment....

[@rafaelmeza725]

​@@JohnnyTerps7 typical birdbrain 🤡🤡 lake show all day!! 🤡🤡🤣😂

[@JohnnyTerps7]

@@rafaelmeza725 typical peanut brain 🤣 you prolly a cowboy and Yankee fan also 🤡

[@Stimmy_2_raw723]

@@me3ksdagoat279 it’s scripted. Not rigged

[@hectorlopez1069]

Kobe with his style of finishing the kings. What a legend kobe was to the Lakers. Rest in peace kobe.

[@MrRudy-vk7xx]

Kobe didn't finish the kings, the refs did. If you can't see the bias control of NBA games, you're blind.

[@80sbaby90sraisedme]

@@MrRudy-vk7xx true but still can't deny the fact that Kobe finished them and Kobe is legit can't say that bout to many ijs

[@MrRudy-vk7xx]

@@80sbaby90sraisedme - yeah, Kobe was the bomb alright ⛰ 🚁

[@80sbaby90sraisedme]

@@MrRudy-vk7xx it's all good man my boy only player in nba history to have 2 jerseys retired at the same time 👏🏾💪🏾 ..lol u mad asf and u prolly gay u rainbow skittles lookin ass 😂😂💯

[@jayball2752]

@@MrRudy-vk7xx stop watching

[@gugy68]

That as a great series. Shaq was a monster and Kobe had many daggers. Man, that Lakers team was awesome to watch.

[@emilioc8393]

Same here bro 90 and the kings and spurs were scary teams

[@alphadog3586]

It was a rigged series lmao Kings should've won game 6 to end the series

[@Rick-jz1vs]

Ya its easy to win when the refs help.Btw as good as you fools thought the lakers were at this point.Gst warriors in their prime would play with this team

[@gugy68]

@@Rick-jz1vs LMAO, butthurt Queens fan. Bitter all these years. Love it!

[@avataz]

The western conference series in the late 90s and early 2000s with the lakers vs the kings, spurs, and trailblazers were legendary

[@ceasemiller8136]

Say it again. LEGENDARY

[@Danny-sd5vm]

I remember watching this game when i was on summer break and back home from college. This has always been one of the best games I've ever seen.

[@spoders92]

Kobe and Jordan, the ultimate competitors.

[@stanleymoumolua1446]

I remember this series. I was 17yrs old we used to wake 3am Africa time to watch that series

[@ColdJelly19]

Kobe cool as hell drinking a sprite postgame 😂

[@EazyyMuthuLovinnE]

Haha I peeped it too 😂

[@redpillfreedom6692]

Sprite was an endorsement of his at the time.

[@hectorlopez1069]

He was doing sprite commercials and McDonald's commercials, as well.

[@noisepuppet]

Sprunk

[@BELLY989]

Da Original ARCO Arena

[@larsp8665]

The NBA on NBC theme music is arguably the greatest theme in sports history... This was back when I used to tape Lakers games on VHS. Miss this time

[@abo3258]

Wow! As a fan you can’t ask for more than a good 7 game series that ends in OT.

[@STEEPPOW]

Doug Christie choke artist.

[@D87-t8e]

Mike bibby was always solid this series put him on the map loved how he played i remember watching this in real time 15 years old

[@tumbleweed4315]

I’m still blown away how much Phil Jackson physically changed from 1998-2002

[@AbdinoorH34]

Its called age

[@drewjohnson918]

I wish I could like this video a million times. Your point about Shaq is spot on - for a big man he had the softest touch around the rim and excellent footwork. That turnaround baseline hook is money, it's the same buzzer beater shot he hit against Utah. Absolutely unguardable

[@dcshow]

I appreciate that man! And yessir i posted those highlights around the same time, 39 points and the game winner. Unguardable indeed, perfect combo of raw talent, physical gifts, developed skill, and inner intensity/“dominate” mentality.

[@leandrogalvan3578]

Yao was up there too...better shooter

[@EverythingIsMahogany]

All thanks to Kareem. Just my opinion.

[@godlevel5495]

Remember watching this live.....i had 3 nervous breakdowns during this game lol

[@markrangel6860]

Man I really miss those championship runs. Heart attacks and pure joy, those were the days

[@stockyguru]

😂😂

[@39872adnan]

I kicked my aunts coffee table when we went down 12 with Vlades lazy ass dunk. Despised that kings team with a passion.

[@lakid8a]

Man listen… I was at my neighbors house and we almost passed out 😅🤣🤣

[@MakWompwomp-ce1ip]

That freestyle at the end will always be a CLASSIC!!! 🐐💯

[@perrykaler2721]

Miss the old nba 😢

[@joesakic91]

The 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s NBA champs will thrive in today's NBA.

[@jeremyhopwood5822]

Derek Fisher, Rick Fox and Robert Horry were All great role players for those Lakers teams!!

[@OC.TINYYY]

This was the finals in 99% of peoples minds back then. Nets had no chance against either team.

[@HoxFeesh]

Facts. Nets knew it, too. 😂

[@motivationtheory6999]

Great days of the NBA...

[@doa_824]

Nowadays we have too many skinny players named Jalen shooting threes all game and flopping 🤦‍♂️

[@rodolfohernandez772]

I still get chills from watching Kobe and Shaq giving it all to win against Sacramento!!

[@saywhhaa]

Watching this 21 years later, remembering how I watched it live at Staples Center on the jumbotron with other Laker fans, feeling extreme relief at the end while pumping my fist

[@mosesparada6944]

One things for sure whether Kings or Lakers , this was the Finals!

[@fugetabouit663]

😂 could not say any more better. Brotha

[@khongorsarankhuu3261]

Sad thing is the series was rigged af

[@marquismoody7584]

​@@khongorsarankhuu3261people who say this are stupid. The most you can say is game 6 was rigged. If I was the ref, I'd blame the NBA for rigging the games too if my freedom was on the line

[@PdxStk]

​@@marquismoody7584OK thats why the refs did time?

[@marquismoody7584]

@@PdxStk in this case, ref*

[@saintclairdmv2345]

Most Free Throws I think I’ve ever see. Shaq Make👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@seanslawns]

I was 20 when this game took place, I can still remember exactly where I was and who I was with. Some of those friends are passed, just like Kobe. However, some of my greatest memories are from my friends and players like Kobe & Shaq. This was an interesting time in the NBA, the 7 years in between MJ & LeBron, when Mamba and Shaq tore the club up.

[@HeemTheDream32]

This rivalry was the best at the time can’t tell me other wise take me back .. to these times please

[@atribecalledlen3567]

Spurs vs Lakers?

[@HeemTheDream32]

@@atribecalledlen3567 yeah overall it was lakers spurs but this year 2002 lakers kings was the nba

[@TheAaronetic]

I can still feel the intensity watching these highlights over 20 years later! Yes, we in L.A were all in pins and needles that day as Kobe said, lol.

[@randomperson2540]

Kobe‘s perseverance always surprises Kobe Bryant only made two more shots excluding FT yet he still kept going for the throat

[@BodyByBarry24Fit]

Kobe’s entry passes to the post were super under appreciated and underrated! #LongLiveBean

[@jtjimenez05]

That crowd in Sacramento is the loudest in the league, along with that deep squad.... but kobe and shaq along with the rest went to war that night! Great memories of my childhood I have this recorded on a vhs tape

[@kk-pi2si]

i appreciate the spectacular video highlight of kobe' career you upload . thank you

[@dcshow]

You’re welcome, thanks for the support

[@ItsHeavyHitterNation]

Kobe and Shaq best duo in NBA HISTORY!

[@MrRudy-vk7xx]

Lol

[@chrisw6120]

for sure it is not

[@Rick-jz1vs]

More like klay and curry

[@CarlosMunoz1980]

Hedo Türkoğlu deserves a few rings! Every team he played for. He was solid! A very overlooked player. Respect! This is coming from a Lakers fan.

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Kobe!! Love you 8 and 24🐍🔥❤

[@DMalltheway]

This was and still is one of the best games and TV ratings of all time.

[@spencerosei2616]

Best game 7 ever 🔥

[@kdm71291]

I remember it like it was yesterday.....it was a brutal series...watched getting rowdy with a bunch of friends....so much fun!

[@THEMASTER26]

I miss NBA on NBC 💯🙌

[@eddievenuto1862]

Shaquille O'Neal is such a force when he played for the lakers nobody could stop him shack and Kobe were great duo.

[@darnellwilcox4600]

Answer this for me. Phil Jackson stated that even the 72 and 10 Bulls wouldn't have beaten the Lakers, because who was going to stop Shaq. What do you think?

[@mikebzee1499]

Shaq was always hilarious😂😂

[@semwen737]

Two of the greatest: Kobe and Shaq! The last minute of the video shows the comedian in Shaq.

[@joesakic91]

The Sacramento Kings forcing a Game 7 back in Sactown against another defending NBA champion in the Golden State Warriors brought me here.

[@joesakic91]

Unfortunately, the Kings lost another Game 7 since moving to Sactown.

[@cxrap234]

Still to this day the best series I've ever watched

[@josephfincham5052]

This game crushed me I've been a kings fan for years I thought that was our year

[@larrybaldwin8325]

If Not for REFS, Would have been your Year! Disgraceful how this game was Called

[@josephfincham5052]

@@larrybaldwin8325 yeah it was a bad officiated game, the nba wanted the Lakers in the finals

[@cholmanjr8345]

Yall was cheated, no doubt.

[@HoxFeesh]

​@larrybaldwin8325 I just looked at the box stats for FT/FTA for Game 7: LA: 27 for 33 (81%) SAC: 16 for 30 (53%) Only 3 FT attempts separated the two teams. That's an extremely closely whistled game. If SAC had merely mirrored LA's FT %, they win by 2. They left 14 FREE points on the court. Also, Peja air-mailed your game winner. Was that the refs fault, too? I guess so ...

[@eastwood1026]

My whole middle school years in L.A. was the lakers 3peat. Man my hood is illustrious

[@thatBlahBlahCo]

That Shaq ending was unexpected and great!

[@jackdanielss]

The greatest Game 7 win in history

[@joebuck4496]

Damn Kobe was powerful!! OMG did Shaq have ups!!

[@chrisjones720]

Man these Kings vs Lakers games were so fun to watch as a teenager.

[@georgeperez9428]

Best duo of all time

[@keelsmac01]

Literally sweating bullets…up and down 100 times watching this game live. Now I know the ending, I can just enjoy great basketball 😎😎

[@johnprice7461]

Man tell me about it facts

[@39872adnan]

Still got a bit stressed watching the last 20 seconds of the 4th lol

[@mariusztyl1832]

R.I.P Mamba

[@D87-t8e]

They had some classic battles kings and lakers

[@TC10394]

double headed monster beast mode

[@tucko11]

One of the best series I can remember

[@kb4231]

Game 7 of the NBA finals

[@dcshow]

Fr

[@ernestboykin3rd706]

Real talk bruh

[@michaelterrell2108]

Truth!

[@TL2354]

Western Conference Finals

[@TL2354]

@@ernestboykin3rd706 fake talk bruh

[@fantasticmrvick]

Wow. 21 years ago of this. Rest in Glorious Peace, Kobe. We love You 💜💛

[@fireice2585]

I still remember Peja's wide open air ball 3 at the end, I was like wtf.

[@doit207]

He took to much time to think about that when shooter’s make mistakes by second guessing there mechanics and trying to measure the shot in stead of just shooting it. Look up 2011 nba finals we’re Peja was just stroking it

[@nathanielhartford9568]

They bench was the truth. Everybody played their role. RIP BLACK MAMBA

[@goddy510]

Shaq's free throw technique was hilarious

[@BrucknerMotet]

seriously. it's like he's playing darts at a pub or something. Or professional competitive axe throwing.

[@JorgeRivera-dq7pw]

Word but he was making them shits

[@pomerlain8924]

@@JorgeRivera-dq7pw It worked for him, especially in this game, where he shot a better FT percentage (11/15 - 73%) than the entire Kings team (16/30 - 53%).

[@TheDignam]

@@pomerlain8924 Agree. The Kings were very stressed by this game 7, that's why they shot bad at FT, and lost the game.

[@jer8279]

Try shooting a baseball through a basketball hoop. It can't be easy for the big lug

[@babiboy181]

This was when i fell in love with Kobe Nd the Lakers. I remember being in middle school, living in the Bay area. All of my family was rooting for the Kings but i knew who that # 8 was at a young age. He was a problem.

[@marcussims1615]

Born and raised in Sacramento... Queens fans still crying about this 19 years later

[@dcshow]

Did you watch it live?

[@marcussims1615]

Yeah I was in 7th grade

[@dcshow]

Damn, how was that experience seeing the game unfold? I was too young at the time to remember it now

[@marcussims1615]

@@dcshow honestly... that series is one of my personal favorite Laker moments ever. Being a Laker fan in Sacramento only added to it more cause it was like I was a villain at school n shit.... but I thought Peja was making that.... you tell anyone in this city “hey your seasons coming down to a wide open Peja 3” they’d put their life on that shot

[@dcshow]

Wow thats awesome to hear. Sounds wild being a lakers fan up there at the time! And absolutely on the Peja 3. With all Phil Jackson teams, the Lakers maintained their poise, remained calm and stayed true to their identity down the stretch. As somebody whose watched the entire series after the fact, I can say they didnt play out of character in the late 4th and OT. The Peja airball is an example of Sacramento being rattled, not quite prepared for that moment. Kindve like warriors rockets g7 2018. Not a coincidence the rockets went iceberg cold in their franchise’s biggest game since the mid 90’s. Im with you on the series in general tho, seemed like all 7 were straight battles. Can’t tell you how satisfying it was to put this video together. Incredible game.

[@jasonsmith8846]

damn good series 👏 best one two punch ever

[@stevenvicijan4338]

So legendary, I remembered people cried.

[@romeogarcia8448]

I still get chills about my lakers trying to win a game 7 on the road for the first time in 20 years.RIP black mamba

[@buffalosolider206]

I have such an infatuation with late 90s early 2000s aesthetic It just feels so BIG we had those huge fast food meals, miss the vibes I rewatch these to remind me of when I was young

[@joejohnson9024]

The story of Webber’s life in the big moments he’s always walking off the court with his head down!! And as a laker fan I love it!!!

[@Norcal-k1f]

Refs Stupid lol

[@PdxStk]

I guess money talks

[@CP-pb3pj]

That last little song by Shaq was hilarious! Cheers! I don’t know what’s better this one or the Rocks “”I’m leaving Sacramento!”😂😂

[@streetcredit83]

I remember watching the glory years of the Lakers during 00-02. I was 19 when they beat the Sacramento Queens. Man what a time to be alive…Shaq and Kobe RIP Mamba 🐍

[@gmontanabeats]

It's funny because the kings are now the best basketball team in California. I know it kills you to realize that but I think you'll get used to it. You better!!!!!!

[@ohdangitsbbq]

@@gmontanabeats never thought I’d see the day the Kings would be the best team in Cali. For a team that hasn’t made the playoffs in so long, they’ve had an amazing year. Props to them, hoping they can at least beat the defending champs

[@skyscraper0079]

Until now I didn’t see anybody can stop Shaq in todays era!

[@Sheboygan.]

Great job on the video and the description! I'm glad I came across this channel.

[@dcshow]

Thanks very much 🙏 that means alot

[@JoseSanchez-bw2hr]

I can watch this clip over and over

[@DawsonDancy]

Love this channel man been had my profile pic for almost 10 yrs .. keep uploading man💯

[@dcshow]

I appreciate that dude, and no doubt I will

[@alizulqarnain7739]

Most entertaining series sad kings lost still one of the best series to watch

[@rdr4095]

Best game as duo

[@MattyManRC300]

Man... the Arco Arena! I remember those days! It's funny now looking back, it had the feeling of a college bball arena 😅

[@israelwrx918]

This was real basketball, not the game we see now. Bunch on players shooting 3's all the time. Crazy how things change. Rest in peace kobe.

[@afrobebryant6266]

I mean if it wasn’t for zone defense being allowed then 3’s wouldn’t have become popular. Blame the NBA for allowing that.

[@notrelentless1630]

Real basketball isn’t rigging the other team because you want 2 people to win rings🤡

[@crazyeyes7596]

The Lakers made history by being the first road team to win game 7 in 20 years. Robert Horry had 16 points & 12 rebounds. Rick Fox had 14 points & 13 rebounds. Shaq had 35 points & Kobe had 30 points & 10 rebounds.

[@Dwade32]

Back when both teams weren't chucking 45 3s and you had to get hammered for a foul call. This was real basketball.

[@NewEraNoah]

Nah

[@pimentelarcena]

i really i love Kobe and Shaq duo ❤❤❤❤❤

[@elliotgreen2481]

@domcarter i always read your descriptions. Very well written and detailed. But Every champion needs to go through adversity. That’s what creates legends. Road atmosphere, knowing you hated, and still coming out on top. Like we all say, that year, the WCF was the Finals. In the end, the best players on the best team, always wins.

[@dcshow]

Much appreciated man that means alot 🙏, and soo true. When you mention that i think of the heat in 12 and 13 of recent years having to endure so much. Struggled with both indiana and boston, down 3-2 to celtics. Then 2013 pushed to game 7 ecf, and down 3-2 to spurs then ofcourse ray allen’s 3. Its crazy how some of these championship teams were ridiculously close to losing their whole season but ultimately prevailed. Imagine of Horry misses that 3 the quest for 3 titles in a row is pretty much guaranteed over.

[@elliotgreen2481]

domcarter hell yea that’s a fact. A lot of teams would/wouldn’t be champions if not for a pivotal play. Just glad the Lakers came out on top.

[@derekstewart6704]

The best players on the best team do not always win. See the 2004 Finals. Or the 2016 Finals.

[@elliotgreen2481]

@@derekstewart6704 ok well the team playing the best always wins.

[@adrianlopez2215]

Those were the days SHAQDIESEL kicked ass thank you for the memories guys!!

[@danielaquino2002]

People can complain about the missed calls and fouls all they want but at the end of the day Peja air balled a 3 that could of turned the game in their favor.

[@joesakic91]

The Sacramento Kings picked a bad time to have a terrible shooting night when they went 16/30 from the free throw line and 2/20 from downtown. That's how the Kings lost Games 4, 6 and 7 and the 2002 WCF altogether to the Lakers: the Lakers kept playing basketball to make a few more plays to win those three games.

[@mikenegri92]

They had two shots to go ahead 1 in regulation and 1 in OT they resulted in airball and a total brick off the backboard, la kept their poise the kings had the nerves

[@AndrewKW12]

The Lakers had the refs on their side. That was demoralizing for the Kings - there's no beating the refs

[@joshuafult84]

@@AndrewKW12 the refs favored each team just in different games Queens choked

[@TL2354]

@@AndrewKW12 a real champion overcomes bad calls. Anyone with 0.000000001% of a brain knows that you dumb fuck

[@kennethbenson7259]

Oh my God this video brings back memories. I had all three championship Laker, VHS tapes I would watch no exaggeration this video about five times before I go play basketball to pump my ass up. I watched it easily a couple hundred times maybe more I watch it all your lawn until they got the next one baby.

[@GeenoGab]

I feel so bad for the Kings. If it wasn't for the fiasco ref scandal in Game 6 and if Stojakovic just made that last three-pointer with 13 seconds left, the Kings could've easily stomped the Nets in the Finals and won it all in 2002.

[@alcubierrevj]

Wasn’t Divac oops rebound tip pass to Horry for the win in game 4 in this series too? Kings would’ve been up 3-1

[@GeenoGab]

@@alcubierrevj I saw that game live, heartbreaker man. Was rooting for the Kings

[@neutronstar34]

The Lakers were gifted a point in the game horry made the 3 at the end. Walkers 3 at the end of the half was only a 2 because his foot was on the line but they never took the point away so horry's shot only tied the game in reality. Not to mention all the fouls not called to get the Lakers back in the game.

[@sambognosis1433]

The refs cheated for the lakers badily

[@gargantuangoose9098]

@@GeenoGab pure elation. I almost jumped through my ceiling. RIP to the Sacramento queens.

[@Cibrtros]

Can we talk about how good of a fight Bibby put up though

[@jjktng]

Shaq was unstoppable back then

[@zorankostur]

Youll be too,if someone touch you,you know that gonna be a foul...your guard must be at least one meter away if he wanna finnish a game...otherwise he gonna make 6 fouls in 2 quaters 🤦🤫

[@lamarbrown619]

Shack at the End of this Video OMG is pure Hilariousness Bro😭😭😭He had me Rollin✅