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Los Angeles Lakers: Comparing this season’s team to the 2003-04 Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: General manager Rob Pelinka, Russell Westbrook #0 and head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers talk with media during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Once upon a time in 2003-04, the Los Angeles Lakers had their own super team. It sure was an interesting and talented roster led by head coach Phil Jackson and players such as Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’ Neal, Karl Malone, and Gary Payton. Four of the greatest players in NBA history.