In his first NBA season since turning the age of 21. Kobe's game matured in proportion. An NBA All-Star Game starter and an All-NBA Second Team choice, he was the league's 12th-leading scorer. But it was on defense (once considered the softest part of his skills set) where Bryant grew up the most - a function of his devotion to improvement. "His total thing is basketball," says Orlando Magic coach Doc Rivers. "He has no other life, almost to a scary proportion."
2000 Topps Set (Basketball) (2000)
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The Lakers coveted Davis, a rim protector whose combination of timing, instincts and bounce make him arguably the best shot-blocker in the NBA. With the big man on the team's radar, the Lakers executed a blockbuster deal, acquiring the defensive maven during the 2019 offseason.
Who is it?
Several times a year, Kobe does something no one has seen before - such as on 3/15/04 vs. Orlando: He had one point at the half, with his Lakers trailing by 11. He then scored 37 in the second half/OT (including a team-record 24 in the fourth) as L.A. came back to win.
Who is it?
Last year with Lakers, in NBL, big George broke every NL scoring record and led circuit in scoring with 1,195 points in 56 games. Was named unanimous All-National League Center. He set new record for points in a single game with 42, most field goals in a game with 17 and most field goals in a sea...
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Here is a selection of card sets featuring players from this team. The number of players included from the team is also shown.
1998 Fleer Tradition Set (Basketball)
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1981 Topps Set (Basketball)
(10)
1994 Stadium Club Set (Basketball)
(13)
2022 Hoops Set (Basketball)
(10)
1993 Stadium Club Set (Basketball)
(10)
1996 Topps Stars Set (Basketball)
(19)
2009 Topps Set (Basketball)
(10)
2000 Topps Stars Set (Basketball)
(8)
1978 Topps Set (Basketball)
(6)
1993 Upper Deck Set (Basketball)
(20)
1997 Fleer Set (Basketball)
(11)
1961 Fleer Set (Basketball)
(8)
2013 Hoops Set (Basketball)
(9)
2003 Topps Set (Basketball)
(9)
1996 Topps Set (Basketball)
(8)
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Vlade Divac
One of NBA's most surprising rookies in 1990... Played valuable role backing up Mychal Thompson at center while leading Lakers in blocked shots... Played five seasons of professional basketball in native Yugoslavia... Led Partizan Belgrade to European club championship in 1988... Led Yugoslavian Olympic team to silver medal in 1988.
