Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers-Celtics Rivalry. Coaches. Draft Picks (June 2004):. Manager. Rookies:. The Marlins also lost radio announcer Boog Sciambi, and replaced him with Roxy Bernstein. Reserves:. Play-by-play TV broadcaster Len Kasper was also lost to the Chicago Cubs and replaced by Rich Waltz, who had previously been with the Seattle Mariners.

Starters:. Delgado's contract was the biggest in franchise history at $52 million over 4 years, with an option for a fifth year.
. While losing All-Stars Carl Pavano and Armando Benitez, the Marlins signed Al Leiter and Carlos Delgado. They also have the record for most number of consecutive wins in a season (33). But the team was able to retain Jack McKeon as coach for the 2005 season. They are notable for having the highest number of wins (2,621), the highest winning percentage (61.9%), the most number of finals appearances (28), and the second most championships (14). A series of rain-outs in September (due to hurricanes in Florida), the delayed doubleheaders that followed, and losing three key players from the Marlins' previous championship year (Rodríguez, Lee and Urbina) factored in the team's downfall during the season's stretch run.

The Los Angeles Lakers is a National Basketball Association team based in Los Angeles, California. Although posting a winning record of 83-79 (only their third winning season of their history), the Marlins' aspirations of successfully defending their World Series title fell short as they finished nine games behind the Houston Astros for the National League Wild Card title, thus the Marlins became the fourth consecutive major league team not to repeat as World Series champions. Rudy Tomjanovich Head Coach in 2004, resigned February 2 citing health concerns. On October 15, the Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs four games to three in the 2003 National League Championship Series, after falling three games to one before coming back with a Beckett complete-game shutout in Game 5; The Inning, in Game 6, and the traditional come-from-behind win in Game 7 to take the series, staking claim to their second NL pennant and advancing to the 2003 World Series, where they defeated the New York Yankees in six games. Starter Josh Beckett was named the Most Valuable Player for the series after twirling a five-hit complete-game shutout in Game 6. Phil Jackson Head Coach from 1999-2004 and 2005-Present, won three consecutive NBA titles on three different occasions, once with the Lakers. It was the first postseason series ever to end with the potential tying run being thrown out at the plate. The Lakers won 4 titles under his tenure and accumulated a 0.733 regular season win percentage. Snow, the son of former Rams lineman Jack Snow, tried to imitate his father by lowering his shoulder and bulldozing Rodríguez at the plate, but the Marlins catcher held on to the ball for the out.

Pat Riley Head Coach from 1981-91. Snow at the plate after catching a perfect throw from Jeff Conine, which made it just in time to make the play. Purchased LA Lakers and Great Western Forum from Jack Kent Cooke. The series ended with Marlins catcher Rodríguez tagging out a charging J.T. Jerry Buss owner since 1979. In the two Division Series games at Pro Player Stadium, Florida drew over 130,000 fans. Bud Grant played for team before playing and coach football. The Marlins clinched the Division Series against the favored San Francisco Giants going 3 games to 1.

John Kundla (Hall of Fame coach during Minneapolis years). In 2003, Florida clinched the National League Wild Card for the second time in team history with a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on September 26, finishing with an overall record of 91-71. Bill Sharman (Basketball Hall of Famer; enshrined both for his playing career with the Boston Celtics and as a coach). Miguel Cabrera (also from the Mudcats), Jeff Conine (from Baltimore) and Ugueth Urbina (from Texas) were all acquired mid-season as well to help the Marlins play-off push. Chick Hearn (broadcaster; Basketball Hall of Famer). Around the same time, Florida recalled the high-kicking rookie phenom Dontrelle Willis up from the Double-A minor league Carolina Mudcats, who carried the injury-plagued Marlins with a 9-1 record in his first 13 starts. Marcus Douthit. In that timespan, Florida was at its lowest point, with a major league worst record of 19-29.

Sasha Vujacic. On May 11, Florida replaced manager Torborg with 72-year-old Jack McKeon. Tony Bobbitt - Guard, 6'4", 190. Burnett, Josh Beckett, and Mark Redman. Sasha Vujacic - Shooting Guard, 6'7", 195. In that span, Florida also lost its top three pitchers, A.J. Luke Walton - Small Forward, 6'8", 235. The Marlins struggled in the opening stages of the 2003 season, going 16-22.

Slava Medvedenko - Power Forward, 6'10", 250. In the offseason, the Marlins acquired 10-time Golden Glove winner Iván Rodríguez from free agency and Juan Pierre from the Colorado Rockies after trading off homerun sluggers Cliff Floyd and Preston Wilson. Jumaine Jones - Small Forward, 6'8", 220. Torborg put up a 79-83 record in his first season with the team. Brian Grant - Center, 6'9", 255. In 2002, Tony Pérez was replaced by Jeff Torborg as the new Marlin's manager. Devean George - Small Forward, 6'8", 240. From 2000 through 2002, the Marlins consecutively put up three 75+ win seasons.

Tierre Brown - Point Guard, 6'2", 190. Burnett, Luis Castillo, and Mike Lowell. Brian Cook - Power Forward, 6'9", 235. The club slowly worked back to becoming a respectable ballclub despite attendance issues, driven by young stars such as A.J. Vlade Divac - Center, 7'1", 260. In 2002, the Marlins' fifth straight losing season since winning the World Series, the team drew a franchise low 813,111 fans, averaging just 10,038 per game. Chris Mihm - Center, 7'0", 265. Leyland resigned as manager in October 1998, and Huizenga sold the club to businessman John Henry during the off-season.

Chucky Atkins - Point Guard, 5'11", 160. The Marlins' record in 1998 slumped to 54-108, making them the first club ever to win a World Series and then lose more than 100 games during the following season. Caron Butler - Small Forward, 6'7", 217. Fans were outraged by this "fire sale" and Marlins home attendance plummeted as a result. Lamar Odom - Power Forward, 6'10", 225. Among them, Moises Alou was traded to the Houston Astros, Bobby Bonilla was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Kevin Brown was traded to the San Diego Padres. Kobe Bryant - Shooting Guard, 6'6", 220. He dismantled the team by trading off most of the club's most talented players.

Microphone Chick Hearn. Following the World Series victory team owner Huizenga claimed massive financial losses which would later prove to be mostly false as he reported team and stadium earnings separately. 44 Jerry West. The underdog Florida Marlins went to take on the Cleveland Indians and won the 1997 World Series in 7 games, with an amazing extra-inning single by shortstop Edgar Rentería off of Cleveland pitcher Charles Nagy, which barely cleared his glove, scoring Craig Counsell to win the game. Liván Hernández was named the MVP. 42 James Worthy. They swept the San Francisco Giants 3-0 in the National League Division Series, and then went on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in the National League Championship Series. 33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In 1997, the Florida Marlins led by new manager Leyland won the wild card, finishing 92-70.

32 Magic Johnson. Boles then returned to his previous position as director of player development, and former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland was hired to lead the club in 1997. 25 Gail Goodrich. After a slow start, the Marlins finished the year with an 80-82 win-loss record to place third in their division. 22 Elgin Baylor. Catcher Charles Johnson led the league with a .995 fielding percentage, threw out a league-high 48 percent of base runners, and collected his second straight Gold Glove Award for fielding excellence. 13 Wilt Chamberlain. Despite problems in the dugout and on the field, the Marlins had some bright spots on the mound and behind the plate in 1996. The team's 3.95 ERA ranked third in the NL, led by newcomer Kevin Brown, who finished the season with a 17-11 win-loss record and an impressive 1.89 ERA.

Gary Payton. After the Marlins finished last in their division in 1994 and fourth in 1995, Lachemann was replaced as manager midway through the 1996 season with the Marlins' director of player development, John Boles. Karl Malone. The Marlins' first manager was Rene Lachemann, a former catcher who had previously managed the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers. Lachemann kept Florida out of the Eastern Division cellar during the 1993 season as the team finished the year five games ahead of the last-place New York Mets. Derek Fisher. On June 10, 1991, the National League awarded a franchise to Wayne Huizenga, chief executive officer of Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation, owner of the Miami Dolphins football team, and chairman of the board of the Florida Panthers hockey team. Robert Horry. They are in the Eastern Division of the National League.

Shaquille O'Neal. The Florida Marlins are a Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida, USA. Green. Gulf Coast Marlins. A.C. Jupiter Hammerheads
Greensboro Grasshoppers
Jamestown Jammers. Byron Scott. Carolina Mudcats.

Michael Cooper. Albuquerque Isotopes. Norm Nixon. National League
. Jamaal Wilkes. Pitching Strikeouts: 209 (2000) Ryan Dempster. Happy Hairston. Pitching Wins: 18 (2004) Carl Pavano.

99 George Mikan (Minneapolis). Walks: 142 (1996) Gary Sheffield. 44 Jerry West. Strikeouts: 187 (2000) Preston Wilson. 42 James Worthy. Hitting Streak: 32 (2002) Luis Castillo. 34 Clyde Lovellette (Minneapolis). Stolen Bases: 65 (2003) Juan Pierre.

33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Triples: 12 (2004) Juan Pierre. 32 Magic Johnson. Doubles: 45 (1998) Cliff Floyd. 25 Gail Goodrich. Runs: 123 (2001) Cliff Floyd. 22 Elgin Baylor (Minneapolis-Los Angeles). Hits: 221 (2004) Juan Pierre.

22 Slater Martin (Minneapolis). Batting Average: .334 (2000) Luis Castillo. 19 Vern Mikkelsen (Minneapolis). Runs Batted In: 121 (2000) Preston Wilson. 17 Jim Pollard (Minneapolis). Home Runs: 42 (1996) Gary Sheffield. 13 Wilt Chamberlain. 42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball).

11 Bob McAdoo.   5 Carl Barger (team President who died before team played their first game). Their most bitter rivals are the Boston Celtics who have more Championship than them. Walt Weiss. The 2004-05 season marks only the fourth time the Laker franchise has failed qualifying for the post-season since the team moved to Los Angeles in 1960. Ugueth Urbina. Los Angeles is the only city to have two NBA teams (the other is the Los Angeles Clippers.). Gary Sheffield.

This took place in a time before efforts were made to speed up gameplay, such as the addition of the shot clock. Iván Rodríguez. On November 22, 1950, the Lakers were leading until the fourth quarter, when the Pistons pulled ahead to win 19 to 18. Edgar Rentería. As the Minneapolis Lakers, the team holds the record for the lowest-scoring NBA game ever played along with the Fort Wayne Pistons. Pat Rapp. 2004-05 Record: 34-48. Robb Nen.

NBA Championships: 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002. Derrek Lee. National Basketball League Championship: 1948. Charles Johnson. Logo Design: A gold basketball, with purple text "LOS ANGELES LAKERS" superimposed. Charlie Hough. Official Colors: Purple (Pantone 526) and Gold (Pantone 123) (Alternate Color: Laker Blue). Liván Hernández.

Former Arena: Great Western Forum. Bryan Harvey. Home Arena: Staples Center. Craig Counsell. Formerly known as: Detroit Gems (1946-1947), Minneapolis Lakers (1947-60). Kevin Brown. Founded: 1946 in National Basketball League, joined NBA in 1948. Bobby Bonilla.

Armando Benitez. Moisés Alou. 30 Luis Dorante (bullpen). 33 Harry Dunlop (bench).

38 Mark Wiley (pitching). 28 Bill Robinson (hitting).   7 Perry Hill (first Base). 47 Jeff Cox (third base).

67 Pierre Arsenault (bullpen coordinator). 15 Jack McKeon. Tony Pérez (Assistant to Marlins President; inducted as a member of the Cincinnati Reds). Iván Rodríguez up for free agency (signed by the Detroit Tigers).

Derrek Lee traded to Chicago Cubs for Hee Seop Choi. Jack McKeon named Manager of the Year. Dontrelle Willis named NL Rookie of the Year.