In 2008, the Lakers traded all-star power forward Pau Gasol and added 3D forward Trevor Ariza. In 2008 and 2009, the Lakers played the first record in the West for two consecutive years. Gasol's personal technical characteristics played an important role in the Lakers. In the finals, Gasol faced Howard, the first center in the league. Gasol is better than Howard in both offense and passing. In the finals, Gasol got two pairs of data in three games, averaging 18.6 in the finals. In 2009, Ariza played a vital role in the Lakers. Ariza's defense and three-pointers played well in the finals. Ariza averaged 6 rebounds per game 1 1 min 1.8 in the finals. Ariza averaged two three-pointers in the finals.
2009 is the best time for Kobe to combine his skills with his body. The team has some helpers from Gasol and Ariza. Kobe Bryant pays more attention to defense and tandem teammates in the regular season. Under the leadership of Kobe Bryant, the Lakers achieved a record of 65 wins 17 losses, and Kobe Bryant's outstanding performance once became a popular candidate for MVP in the regular season. 65 wins this season is the Lakers' highest winning percentage since Shaquille O 'Neal left. In the playoffs, Kobe led the team to eliminate the Nuggets in the Western Conference finals. In the finals, against the young Magic, the Magic couldn't defend Kobe's score on the outside. In the first game of the finals, Kobe scored 40 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Of the five games in the series, Kobe scored 30+ points in four games. In the finals against the Lakers, Kobe averaged 32.4 points, 7.4 assists and 5.6 rebounds. In the end, Kobe Bryant was elected MVP of the finals without any suspense. This is the first time in Kobe's career that he was elected MVP in the finals.
Derek fisher played for the Lakers for most of his career. In 2009, Fisher was the main point guard of the Lakers. In the finals, Fisher was able to hit key shots many times against Magic Fisher. In the series, Fisher gave full play to his experience. In the finals, Fisher scored in double figures in three games, averaging 1 1 2.8 rebounds 1.8 assists per game. This is the fourth time Fisher has helped the Lakers win the championship.
Lamar Odom is an all-around player. After joining the Lakers, he became a reliable helper for Kobe Bryant. Odom played a vital role in the 2009 finals. Odom can help Howard on the inside, and Odom can use his flexibility on the outside to defend some tall pitchers, such as Turkoglu and Lewis. Odom on the offensive end is also excellent. Odom scored in double figures in four games in the series, averaging 13.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in the finals. Andrew Bynum mainly defended Howard in the finals. Bynum's height and wingspan did not fall in the wind against Howard. Bynum averaged 6 points and 4.2 rebounds in the series.
In 2009, Howard has grown into the first center in the league. In the regular season, Howard won the rebounding king, the blocking king and the best defensive player. At the age of 23, Howard became the youngest and best defensive player in NBA history. Howard led the team to eliminate the defending champion Celtic in the Eastern Conference semifinals and the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. Young Howard led the Magic into the finals. In the finals, it is difficult for Howard to play within the three highs of the Lakers. In the finals, Howard had no offensive performance in the regular season and the Eastern Conference playoffs. In the finals, Howard scored 20+ in just one game. In the series, Howard averaged 15.4 points 15.2 rebounds and 4 blocks, and the average 15.4 points decreased as a whole compared with 26.5 points in the Eastern Conference finals.
The Magic didn't cooperate in the Eastern Conference playoffs in the finals, and the key was the comeback of the team's main point guard Nelson. Nelson performed well in the 2008-2009 season and entered the All-Star team with his outstanding performance. Later, Nelson suffered an injury and made a forced comeback in the finals. Nelson's performance after his comeback was poor, averaging 3.8 points and 2.8 assists in the finals.
After joining Magic, Lewis became the starting power forward of the team. Lewis fully demonstrated his projection ability in magic. In the second game of the finals, Lewis scored 34 points, 1 1 rebounds, and Lewis averaged 17.4 points and 7.6 rebounds in the series. It is very important for magic to enter the finals. As an organized striker, Turkoglu averaged 18 points and 4.6 rebounds in the finals.
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