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Larry Bird offered the Lakers "anyone they wanted" from Pacers roster for Shaq in 2004

They picked Bryant. For the first time since 1996, when he joined the Lakers, there was a bidding war for O'Neal. And Larry ...
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"Kobe had a hard time shooting over Prince" - Phil Jackson didn't expect Tayshaun to bother Kobe in 2004 Finals

The Detroit Pistons were labeled as underdogs in the 2004 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pistons were a solid ...
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Detroit Pistons to Honor 2004 Championship Team in Coming Weeks

While this season might not have gone how the Detroit Pistons would have hoped, It is still a big anniversary for the franchise. It marks 20 years since the organization won its last NBA championship.
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Tayshaun Prince recalls getting trolled by kids in his high school before the 2004 Finals: "How you going to feel when you losing?"

Tayshaun Prince played a significant role for the Detroit Pistons as the primary defender on Kobe Bryant. However, heading into the 2004 NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, few believed Prince ...
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2004 Detroit Pistons Slighted in Recent NBA All-Time Rankings

During the mid-to-late 2000s, the Detroit Pistons were a perennial title contender in the NBA. Though their path to a championship was unorthodox, they still managed to be the last team standing in ...
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Joe Dumars prioritizing depth of New Orleans roster, talent

The Detroit Pistons team built by Joe Dumars that was crowned 2004 NBA champions defied the odds, beating the Shaq and Kobe-led Lakers in the title round, despite having no superstar players. Two ...