June 4, 2000 — A Night to Remember in Lakers History 🟣🟡
On this day, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal led one of the most unforgettable comebacks in Los Angeles Lakers history.
Facing adversity in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers were down by 15 points in the fourth quarter. The dream of returning to the NBA Finals seemed to be slipping away. But then came the spark — and two legends answered the call.
Kobe, just 21 years old, displayed poise beyond his years. Shaq, dominant as ever, rose to the moment. Together, they fueled a comeback for the ages, with clutch plays, lockdown defense, and that iconic alley-oop that sealed the game and sent the Staples Center into a frenzy.
The Lakers outscored Portland 31–13 in the final quarter, completing a legendary rally and punching their ticket to the Finals — where they would eventually claim their first title of the new millennium.
June 4, 2000 wasn’t just a win.
It was the birth of a dynasty. 🏆
Kobe and Shaq. Lakers legends. Forever.