2005 Los Angeles Lakers

Ouch. Kobe makes Shaq leave, Miami finishes first with Shaq, Lakers finish dead last with Kobe. Ouch. 2004-05 wasn't the best season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but there is no way to hold this organization down for long. Now that the team has lured Phil Jackson back into the coaching spot, there's a chance that the turnaround could come this year. Even if it doesn't, it's hard to get Lakers tickets, so use this chance to get yours from Coast to Coast Tickets.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long history of being champions. Before moving to L.A. in 1960, they originally played out of Minneapolis, and they dominated the NBA throughout the '40s and '50s. Led by George Mikan, the Lakers won the first NBA Championship in 1951, and they became the first dynasty by winning 4 Championships in the first five years of the NBA. All together, they have won a total of 9 Championships, with three of them coming in back-to-back seasons from 1999-2002.

Over the years, some of the greatest players in the history of the game have played for the L.A. Lakers. These great players include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, James Worthy, Jerry West, and Magic Johnson.

The Lakers seem poised to return to dominance of the NBA as they seek their 10th NBA Championship. Attend a home game at the Staples Center and witness one of the greatest franchises in the history of the NBA. Be sure to be there when the rival San Antonio Spurs come to town and see if the Lakers can avenge their 2003 Playoff elimination to the Spurs. The L.A. Lakers are sure to be an exciting team to watch! Also, be sure to check out the Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers and the National Hockey League's Los Angeles Kings when you come to town.