How many times did Kobe lose in the finals?

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Kobe Bryant lost 14 times in the NBA Finals in his career.

NAME	DATE	+/-
Kobe Bryant	6/15/2001	+14
Kobe Bryant	6/5/2002	+7
Kobe Bryant	6/7/2002	+20
Kobe Bryant	6/9/2002	+1

Who did Kobe lose to in the finals?

That dream would end brutally in the second round of the playoffs, as the Lakers were eliminated in six games by the eventual-champion San Antonio Spurs.

Why did the Lakers lose in 2012?

Injuries were the primary reason the Lakers failed this season, but hardly the only one. Steve Nash was a shell of himself the whole year, bringing none of the magic his career has been known for. But he also got injured in Game 2 and may never have fully recovered.

Did Kobe win without Shaq?

Kobe won his 4th ring and his first without Shaq. He became the first player since Jerry West in the 1969 NBA Finals to average at least 32.4 points and 7.4 assists for a Finals series. He also became the first since Michael Jordan to average 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for a title-winning team in the Finals.

How many finals did LeBron lose?

LeBron James has been beaten 33 times in the NBA Finals in his career.

NAME	SERIES	L
LeBron James	NBA Finals	33

Who did Kobe and Shaq lose to in the Finals?

Although the Lakers, headed by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, were considered the heavy favorites, the Pistons handily won the series in five games….2004 NBA Finals.

Team Coach Wins Detroit Pistons Larry Brown 4 Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson 1
Eastern Finals	Pistons defeated Pacers, 4–2

Did Kobe ever win a championship without Shaq?

What went wrong with the 2013 Lakers?

Instead, the Lakers struggled to qualify for the playoffs after changing head coaches and implementing multiple offenses. However, a weak defense and multiple injuries were the team’s biggest problems. They exited the playoffs in the first round for the first time since 2007.

Did Kobe play in 2013 playoffs?

Since that time, the Lakers had played 223 playoff games in 15 of the last 16 postseasons before these 2013 playoffs. In their four games against the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers had to deal with postseason life without Kobe Bryant for the first time in 17 years.