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

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Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal
Full Highlights
2002 NBA Playoffs
Western Conference Finals
LA Lakers vs Sacramento Kings
Game 7 - June 2, 2002
ARCO Arena
Kobe - 30 pts, 10r, 7a, 2s / 10-26 fg, 2-3 3pt, 8-10 ft
Shaq - 35 pts, 13r, 2a, 4b / 12-25 fg, 11-15 ft
Kobe & Shaq had many legendary performances as a duo. This WCF game 7 in Sacramento was arguably their greatest. It was truly the peak of their partnership. The ultimate test presented itself in this series. Lakers’ players and fans seemed to recognize this best of 7 matchup as the toughest amidst the 3-peat. Game 4, down 24 points in the 2nd quarter while trailing the Kings 2-1; then down 3-2, Kobe & Shaq combining for 72 points and 28 rebounds in game 6; lastly game 7, at Arco in Sacramento, posting a combined 65 points, 23 rebounds and 9 assists in the overtime victory. The “challenge,” as Kobe states in locker-room interview, was an opportunity to embrace. This mentality proved successful.
People talk about a player’s best game, best season. Personally, I like to consider their best shot; the shot that out of all career field goals would be #1, this is subjective. Whether defined as greatest, most memorable, or favorite, the one that sticks with me for Shaquille O’Neal is his 1 dribble right shoulder turn baseline jumper to tie this game at 106. Its arguably the most clutch shot he ever hit. It exemplifies Shaq’s ability to utilize footwork & post up skills, while maintaining composure in what was a high pressure situation. Plenty of players would’ve shown uncertainty in a moment like that, down 2 with a minute and change left in a dynasty-deciding game 7, and perhaps tried to force something at the rim. Shaq resorted to his most reliable go-to move, catching Chris Webber leaning and drilling the short drifter for points 32 and 33. It doesn’t get much better.
This is one of Kobe’s most underrated performances. 30 points, 10 boards, 7 assists, 2 steals, 2 charges drawn, and 0 turnovers in a Conference Final game 7 on the road. He played 52:33 out of the possible 53 minutes, and likely would have been the full 53 if not for the faulty drawstring. His poise down the stretch was incredible.
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[@elreiec1]

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[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@hasansiddiqi91]

9 time all nba 1st team defender

[@jasonhowell-lg5ig]

@@hasansiddiqi91 Yeah I mistyped my friend.. fixed now. Have a great weekend 👍

[@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 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@laobron4287]

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

[@jdbigchips]

That old school NBA on NBC music 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sinatra222]

Shaq shot 11 for 15 from the free throw line! That's why LA won.

[@Theterminato2013]

Don’t tell that to all the Kobe Stan’s who claimed Shaq always choked in the FT line late in games.

[@marvinwilliams7938]

8:16 rigged

[@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

[@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

[@tumbleweed4315]

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

[@nWoHollywood97]

Its called age

[@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

[@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.

[@rashaadblake2340]

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

[@MakWompwomp-ce1ip]

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

[@jeremyhopwood5822]

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

[@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

[@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 😅🤣🤣

[@user-by6yw9rw7l]

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

[@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

[@2TrainWakefield]

All thanks to Kareem. Just my opinion.

[@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.

[@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*

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@nathanielhartford9568]

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

[@stanleymoumolua1446]

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

[@rodolfohernandez772]

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

[@saintclairdmv2345]

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

[@OC.TINYYY]

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

[@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

[@motivationtheory6999]

Great days of the NBA...

[@doa_824]

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

[@randomperson2540]

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

[@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.

[@ItsPrimeTime22]

Kobe and Shaq best duo in NBA HISTORY!

[@MrRudy-vk7xx]

Lol

[@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

[@THEMASTER26]

I miss NBA on NBC 💯🙌

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@chorizo_on_milfs7386]

Refs Stupid lol

[@PdxStk]

I guess money talks

[@David-fc1uf]

Diesel: "We're not worried about the Sacramento Queens. Write it down, take a picture, send it to em, I don't care."

[@cxrap234]

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

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Kobe!! Love you 8 and 24🐍🔥❤

[@mariusztyl1832]

R.I.P Mamba

[@DMalltheway]

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

[@2TrainWakefield]

Kobe missing clutch free throws and Shaq hittin them is crazy

[@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.

[@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

[@Jonathan-oy4zy]

Fun facts: both Kobe Braynt and Mike Bibby's fathers were once teammates for the Philadelphia 76ers; Joe "Jelly Bean" Bryant and Henry Bibby.

[@semwen737]

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

[@blahblahco.5834]

That Shaq ending was unexpected and great!

[@kk-pi2si]

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

[@dcshow]

You’re welcome, thanks for the support

[@ginoconde8605]

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

[@ginoconde8605]

@@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]

@@ginoconde8605 pure elation. I almost jumped through my ceiling. RIP to the Sacramento queens.

[@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?

[@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🤡

[@kb4231]

Game 7 of the NBA finals

[@dcshow]

Fr

[@ernestboykin3rd706]

Real talk bruh

[@michaelterrell2108]

Truth!

[@TL2354]

Western Conference Finals

[@TL2354]

@@ernestboykin3rd706 fake talk bruh

[@Hoodselijah]

This was prolly top 3 best playoff series and most controversial all time

[@mikebzee1499]

Shaq was always hilarious😂😂

[@TC10394]

double headed monster beast mode

[@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

[@tucko11]

One of the best series I can remember

[@dashdigitaltv]

Game 1 and Game 7 were the most important games in this series and Kobe came out blazing both games. This playoff run was when I knew Kobe wuz ready to have his own team

[@khaliyl21]

If by blazing you mean inefficiently shot jacking than sure. The man was 8/19 with 18 points at the half. With Shaq being 7/10 with 18 points at the half could you imagine Shaq playing with a pass first superstar like Lebron early in his career and you surround them with excellent 3 point shooting that would be the greatest duo/team ever.

[@joshuaguzman7725]

@@khaliyl21 that's the thing shaq didn't need a lebron type player he needed a killer. He needed that mamba mindset. Shaq didn't have to teach Kobe anything about being that killer that assassin he came into the league with that LeBron got that after being with wade. Shaq needed Kobe to be Kobe and take over in needed moment what would of LeBron done when shaq fouled out in the finals?? Look for the open man ?? Or take over ? Take the clutch shots and make them or pass up ?? You see it wouldn't have never been the same

[@ryanmac3654]

@@khaliyl21 you know nothing about ball kid shut up.

[@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

[@spencerosei2616]

Best game 7 ever 🔥

[@joebuck4496]

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

[@jackdanielss]

The greatest Game 7 win in history

[@georgeperez9428]

Best duo of all time

[@Slenderirl]

We stunted careers, Bibby was elite that game and nobody remembers him now lol

[@skyscraper0079]

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

[@igethighhighhigh]

In my opinion if Phil would’ve really made Shaq understand how great Kobe won’t just was but was going to be. then 04 he wouldn’t of tried to force a fmvp cause it was obvious he was tired of the thought of being in Shaq’s shadow. After the 3, young kob should’ve been able to lead.

[@JoaoVictor-mw8ln]

if horry made the shot vs spurs 2003 the would 4 peat

[@igethighhighhigh]

@@JoaoVictor-mw8ln thank you but yk more goes into the bigger picture my g

[@ozborn6381]

Great point but I think the reason things happened the way they did was because Shaq never had anyone pass the torch to him. He’s been the man from day 1 in Orlando. It would have been great if he was a little more like Tim Duncan.. but Timmy had David Robinson show him the way. Everything happens for a reason and they both were able to win championships without each other.

[@igethighhighhigh]

@@ozborn6381 can’t agree more my brother

[@jasonmoukala8909]

Kobe wasn’t a leader then

[@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

[@chrisjones720]

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

[@kdm71291]

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

[@antoniocandelaria6505]

Greatest refereeing performance of the 2000s. Absolute history.

[@joannagalvez5689]

THE REFS HELPED THE LAKERS FOR REAL. IM A LAKER FAN BUT ITS TRUE.

[@AN-xs7dw]

they screwed the kings in game 6. this is the most notorious rigged serious of all time.

[@80sbaby90sraisedme]

So it's only 1 game ..can't blame the Lakers ..blame the nba which is still RIGGED

[@AN-xs7dw]

@@80sbaby90sraisedme 1 game? the Kings would have won the conference with that game!

[@joesakic91]

I'm a Lakers fan and the Kings choked.

[@joesakic91]

@@AN-xs7dw It's actually three. Games 4, 6, or 7. Game 4 was more of a killer for Sacramento in the 2002 WCF.

[@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.

[@fantasticmrvick]

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

[@weeweeherman7606]

The kings was the best team in the league that year cwebb Bibby divac stoy & christie with rick adolman coaching was great but the Lakers showed they wasn't going to be denied of winning back to back championships

[@FireAngelChris]

Lol Refs also made sure too

[@joesakic91]

@@FireAngelChris Yet, the Kings still choked.

[@Sheboygan.]

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

[@dcshow]

Thanks very much 🙏 that means alot

[@lamarbrown619]

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

[@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

[@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

[@stevenvicijan4338]

So legendary, I remembered people cried.

[@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

[@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.

[@igethighhighhigh]

“like mj playing with wilt” yes kob it was 🥺

[@Tommehdouble8]

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

[@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!”😂😂

[@rdr4095]

Best game as duo

[@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

[@10milliondogstorturedinchi92]

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

[@joshuafult84]

@@10milliondogstorturedinchi92 the refs favored each team just in different games Queens choked

[@TL2354]

@@10milliondogstorturedinchi92 a real champion overcomes bad calls. Anyone with 0.000000001% of a brain knows that you dumb fuck

[@user-by6yw9rw7l]

They had some classic battles kings and lakers

[@pimentelarcena]

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