Lakers Past 20 Years By RobKabob Period: May 2, 1996 to May 2, 2016 Past 20 Years Jun 26, 1996 Kobe drafted by Hornets, traded to Lakers Jul 18, 1996 Shaquille O'Neal signed by Lakers Jun 7, 2000 Lakers win first title with Kobe/Shaq duo vs. Indiana Pacers Jun 6, 2001 2nd title vs. Allen Iverson and his 76ers Jun 5, 2002 3rd ring vs. Jason Kidd and his New Jersey Nets Jun 4, 2004 Lakers lose to Pistons in Finals, breakup between Shaq and Kobe begins Jul 2, 2004 Shaq traded to Miami Heat Feb 1, 2008 Pau Gasol traded to Lakers, lose to Celtics in the Finals four months later Jun 2, 2009 Lakers defeat Dwight Howard's Orlando Magic team Jun 2, 2010 Lakers defeat Boston Celtics in 7 games to get payback for their 2008 Finals loss May 2, 2013 Kobe tears his Achilles' tendon, injuries corrupt him the next two years Apr 4, 2016 Kobe Bryant retires
