2003–04 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers reached the 2004 NBA Finals, losing in 5 games to the Detroit Pistons. The Lakers in the offseason signed veteran free agents and former All-Stars Karl Malone and Gary Payton, who were recruited by center Shaquille O'Neal. Payton struggled with coach Phil Jackson's triangle offense, which limited his ball-handling and post-up opportunities.
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