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The foundation for 2000s NBA basketball was laid in the late 90s, when the Lakers traded for Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant and the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan. As Michael Jordan and the Bulls took their last dance,
Several NBA players still continue to honor the late Kobe Bryant or cite the effect he’s had on their basketball journey.
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"We couldn't sell winning, we couldn't sell hope, so we sold Kobe" - Gary Vitti on Lakers' approach during Kobe Bryant's final NBA season
Bryant's finale was so epic that people forgot about the realities of the Lakers franchise. His stellar offensive display against the Utah Jazz powered the team to just their 17th win of the year — the lowest win tally in Lakers history. In other words, Bryant's final season was the worst year for the organization.