In 1999-00 the Lakers beat Indiana 4-2. Shaquille O’Neal averaged 38 points and 16.7 boards to win his first title and Finals MVP.
In 2009-10, the Lakers beat the Celtics 4-3 in the Finals. Kobe Bryant scored 23 in Game 7 to avenge Boston and won his 5th title and 2nd Finals MVP.
In the 1982 Finals the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2. Magic Johnson averaged 16.8 points and 10.5 assists to win his second straight Finals MVP.
The 1985 NBA Finals MVP was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1987 NBA MVP was Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
In 1987 Finals Game 4, Magic finished with a sky-hook-style toss for a near-buzzer win. The "baby hook" became an NBA classic and a tribute to his mentor Kareem.
The 1987 NBA Finals MVP was Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
Born Lew Alcindor, Kareem won three NCAA titles at UCLA, was the 1969 top pick, later changed his name and joined the Lakers. A 20-year career brought six championships.