Comparing the 2001 and 2010 championship runs

Western Conference Race

Western Conference standing projections from critics ignore the Lakers' proven potential and roster improvements entering the new season.

Phil Jackson Statue

The organization's decision to honor the legendary coach with a monument outside the arena highlights his status as the greatest tactical mind in franchise history.

Lakers Championship Peaks

Arguments regarding the franchise's greatest championship run often highlight either the dominant 2001 playoff surge or the gritty 2010 victory against a rival.