"The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal combined-and collided-to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouse"--

Provides an overview of the history and key personalities connected with the team whose winning seasons have featured such players as George Mikan, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant made news as one of the NBA's highest scorers and the youngest all-star player. Over his twenty-year career with the LA Lakers, he earned three MVP awards and five championships. A towering figure in business and charity work too, Bryant is a name not to be forgotten. This biography focuses on Bryant's accomplishments on the basketball court and off it, with colorful photographs, interesting sidebars, and a quick-access...