NBA
Los Angeles Lakers 2001-02
MVP: Tim Duncan Finals MVP: Shaquille O'Neal
Season Story
The 2001-02 Los Angeles Lakers finished 58-24 (.707), ranking 3rd of 29 teams.
They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the New Jersey Nets 4-0 in the Finals.
Shaquille O'Neal led the roster at 27.2 points per game, with Kobe Bryant adding 25.2.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
101.2 PPG
44.2 RPG
23.0 APG
Key Players
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquille O'Neal | 67 | 27.2 | 10.7 | 3.0 |
| Kobe Bryant | 80 | 25.2 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Derek Fisher | 70 | 11.2 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Rick Fox | 82 | 7.9 | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Devean George | 82 | 7.1 | 3.7 | 1.4 |
| Robert Horry | 81 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 2.9 |
| Samaki Walker | 69 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 0.9 |
| Lindsey Hunter | 82 | 5.8 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Slava Medvedenko | 71 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Mitch Richmond | 64 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Brian Shaw | 58 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Mark Madsen | 59 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 0.7 |
| Mike Penberthy | 3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Jelani McCoy | 21 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 |