NBA
Los Angeles Lakers 1998-99
1998-99 champion: San Antonio Spurs (4-1) MVP: Karl Malone Finals MVP: Tim Duncan
Season Story
The 1998-99 Los Angeles Lakers finished 31-19 (.620), ranking 8th of 29 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Shaquille O'Neal led the roster at 26.3 points per game, with Kobe Bryant adding 19.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
87.9 PPG
35.7 RPG
19.9 APG
Key Players
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O'Neal | 49 | 26.3 | 10.7 | 2.3 |
| Kobe Bryant | 50 | 19.9 | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Glen Rice | 27 | 17.5 | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| Rick Fox | 44 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Derek Harper | 45 | 6.9 | 1.5 | 4.2 |
| Derek Fisher | 50 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 3.9 |
| Tyronn Lue | 15 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| Robert Horry | 38 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Travis Knight | 37 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| Sam Jacobson | 2 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Sean Rooks | 36 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| Ruben Patterson | 24 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Dennis Rodman | 23 | 2.1 | 11.2 | 1.3 |