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Who played on the Lakers in 96?

By Emma Jordan

Who played on the Lakers in 96?

Per Game

Rk3PA
1Shaquille O’Neal0.1
2Eddie Jones4.9
3Nick Van Exel5.9
4Cedric Ceballos2.6

Did the Lakers make the playoffs in 1996?

The Lakers had the eighth best team defensive rating in the NBA….

1996–97 Los Angeles Lakers season
Record56–26 (.683)
PlaceDivision: 2nd (Pacific) Conference: 4th (Western)
Playoff finishConference Semifinals (Lost to Jazz 1–4)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Did Magic Johnson play 95?

In the 1995–96 NBA season, Johnson made a short-lived second comeback as a player from January 1996 to May 1996. At age 36, Johnson played the last 32 games of the season, averaging 14.6 points, 6.9 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game.

Who was the Lakers coach in 1996?

Del Harris
Lakers Owners, GMs, and Coaches

YEAROWNERHEAD COACH
1995-1996Dr. Jerry BussDel Harris
1994-1995Dr. Jerry BussDel Harris
1993-1994Dr. Jerry BussRandy Pfund (27-37) Bill Bertka (1-1) Magic Johnson (5-11)
1992-1993Dr. Jerry BussRandy Pfund

Did Magic and Kobe play together?

Johnson retired at the end of the 1995-96 season. Because that would have seen Magic play alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. If the trio got the opportunity to play together, they would have been one of the greatest of all time. But unfortunately, we never got to see them play together.

Who won the 1997 NBA Finals?

Chicago Bulls1997 NBA Finals / Champion

How many MVP’s does Kareem Abdul Jabbar have?

During his entire career with the Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, Abdul-Jabbar won six NBA championships and six regular season MVP awards (most in NBA history), along with two NBA Finals MVPs.

How long did Larry Bird play?

Larry Bird was such a player. For 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, from 1979-80 through 1991-92, Bird personified hustle, consistency and excellence in all areas of play — as a scorer, a passer, a rebounder, a defender, a team player, and, perhaps above all, as a clutch performer.

Who was the Lakers coach in the 90s?

Lakers Owners, GMs, and Coaches

YEAROWNERHEAD COACH
1993-1994Dr. Jerry BussRandy Pfund (27-37) Bill Bertka (1-1) Magic Johnson (5-11)
1992-1993Dr. Jerry BussRandy Pfund
1991-1992Dr. Jerry BussMike Dunleavy
1990-1991Dr. Jerry BussMike Dunleavy

Who was the Lakers coach in 1994?

1994–95 Los Angeles Lakers season
Head coachDel Harris
General managerJerry West
Owner(s)Jerry Buss
ArenaGreat Western Forum

Who was better Magic Johnson or Kobe Bryant?

Kobe and Magic brought different things to the table. Johnson is the best passer in league history, averaging 11.2 assists per game over the course of his career. Kobe brings sensational scoring ability and tremendous defensive ability. Bryant has averaged 25.3 points per game during his career, good for 10th all time.