NBA.com: FINALS 2002


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Shaq was all smiles after his Finals MVP performance sparked L.A. to a third straight championship.
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The Lakers are clearly the class of the NBA, as Wednesday's 113-107 victory over the Nets swept them into a third consecutive title. But where the Shaq-Kobe Lakers stack up with the all-time great teams is less clear. NBA.com's The Big Picture looks at dynasties of the past and what L.A. can do to surpass them.
- Lakers championship gear
- Nets can hold heads high
- Inside Stuff: 10 rings for Kobe?
- Milestones: Jackson | Horry
- Photos: Hot Shots and celebrities
- Reebok All Access: Postgame
- How the Finals teams were built

'WE'LL BE BACK NEXT YEAR'
Shaq and Kobe each made that promise to fans at the June 14 victory parade in Los Angeles.
- Photos from the parade

Kobe spotted L.A. a C-note as the king of Nestlé Crunch Time.


	Headlines and Features		QUOTE BOARD "I was sort of a great player that didn't have any championships. Ever since I met Phil, now I have three." -Shaquille O'Neal, on what having Phil Jackson as a coach has meant to his career.

	All-time champions and MVPs Jackson becomes top coach Horry joins elite company Shaq nears scoring top spot Candid Madsen answers e-mail Guard jumps from NBDL to NBA Matt Damon chatted at Game 1 Bow Wow chatted at Game 3 WNBA: Nets Top 10 List Triple-doubles in NBA Finals


	Around the Web

	Kidd looking forward to next season Kobe played like champion Shaq's performance stuff of legends Nets came a long way


	All Access Pass

	Bill Walton on NBA Finals 2002 Postgame press conferences Photo Gallery: Practice shots Photo Gallery: Regular season


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	Team Spotlight

	NJNets.com: Playoff Central Lakers.com: Video highlights for 2001-02 season NJNets.com: Nets funny man is 'Canada Dry' NJNets.com: Jefferson flying off bench Lakers.com: No 'I' in Kobe


	Other News

	Breaking down 2-3-2 format Longest waits for first Finals win Multiple-franchise coaches NBA TV's live coverage


	International News

	Finals International Fan Forum Finales de la NBA del 2002 NBA Canada: Kidd's play Finals caps truly global year International influence rises

Game 1: Lakers 99, Nets 94 | Box Score
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Game 2: Lakers 106, Nets 83 | Box Score
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Game 3: Lakers 106, Nets 103 | Box Score
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Game 4: Lakers 113, Nets 107 | Box Score
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