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The Los Angeles Lakers missed the playoffs during the 2012-2013 NBA season, which was Kobe Bryant's final full season with the team. Despite a strong effort from Kobe, who was battling injuries, the Lakers finished the season with a 45-37 record but fell short of qualifying for the postseason. This marked the first time in 17 years that the Lakers failed to make the playoffs while Kobe was on the roster.
No they were knocked out of the playoffs during the 2011 season
Lakers play every other night during each round in the 2009 playoffs.
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According to Basketball Reference, Jelani McCoy saw no action with the Lakers in any game during the 2002 playoffs.
Bryant was drafted in 1996 13th overall 1st round pick by Charlotte Hornets and then traded to the LA Lakers in July 1996.
During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant played alongside several notable teammates, including Shaquille O'Neal, with whom he won three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. He also teamed up with Pau Gasol, contributing to two more championships in 2009 and 2010. Other significant teammates included Derek Fisher, Lamar Odom, and Andrew Bynum, all of whom played key roles during various seasons of Bryant's career.
NHL players do not get paid during the playoffs.
Before Phil Jackson took over as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999, the team's head coach was Del Harris. Harris served as the Lakers' head coach from 1994 to 1999 and led the team to the playoffs multiple times during his tenure. However, he was ultimately replaced by Jackson as the franchise sought to achieve greater success.
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