The story of the 2020 Los Angeles Lakers' championship-winning season is like no other in sports history. Led by future hall of famer LeBron James, the Lakers overcame many unexpected challenges on the road to the world title, including the shocking death of team legend Kobe Bryant, an abrupt pause to the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the unusual plan to resume play inside an isolated NBA Bubble, and a near boycott by players as an outcry against social injustice. Through it all, the Lakers found a way to stick together and persevere thanks to the strength and focus of players like LeBron, Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo, Danny Green, JaVale McGee, Dwight Howard, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, Alex Caruso and Markieff Morris. This special commemorative bookazine captures all the heartache and heroics that led to the team's triumphant 17th world championship.
A SEASON LIKE NO OTHER
“IT’S A CHAMPIONSHIP FRANCHISE, AND THAT’S WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO GET BACK TO.”
“YOU CAN’T BE AFRAID TO FAIL. IT’S THE ONLY WAY TO SUCCEED.”
“I PROMISE YOU: I’LL CONTINUE YOUR LEGACY.”
“AS SOON AS IT’S SAFE, WE WOULD LIKE TO FINISH OUR SEASON.”
“EVERYTHING THAT I DO HAS A PURPOSE.”
“WE DEMAND CHANGE. SICK OF IT.”
“SOME PEOPLE ARE BUILT FOR THIS MOMENT AND SOME PEOPLE AREN’T.”
“THE JOB IS NOT DONE.”
“I WANT MY DAMN RESPECT.”
“DREAM AS IF YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. LIVE AS IF YOU’LL DIE TODAY.”
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