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Small changes, but Shaq and Kobe remain

By Eric Karabell
ESPN.com

Wednesday, August 9, 2000

It's not a bad time to be a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. Think about it: In June 1991, the Chicago Bulls won a world championship, knocking off the Lakers in five games. They went on to win five more titles in the next seven years. Lakers fans could be in for the same type of ride. There's no Michael Jordan in L.A., but with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers have two of the top players in the league. The dynasty begins. But what if things don't turn out quite the way Jack and Dya ...

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