The Shaq-Kobe dynasty almost imploded before becoming legendary — this is how chaos became coronation.
When the 2001 season began, many expected the Los Angeles Lakers to repeat as NBA Champions. But few could have predicted just how arduous their road would be. The Lakers struggled through a turbulent regular season, but in the playoffs they recaptured their championship form and defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2001 NBA Finals.
Production
Unfiltered locker room footage that feels illegally intimate.
Editing
Seamless tension build from regular season collapse to Finals dominance.
Director
Jim Podhoretz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
