In the 1993-94 season, the Jordan-less Bulls notched a surprising 55-27 record (only two fewer wins than the prior championship season, and the 3rd-best in the Eastern Conference). However, the team would ultimately lose to the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. This was Scottie Pippen's team. The second best player on the Bulls three peat teams.

And the lakers after losing their most dominant force. Two time NBA MVP. three time finals MVP,  Shaquille O'Neal?

2004-2005 Los Angeles Lakers 34 wins 48 losses. No playoffs.

That was Kobe's team the second best player on the Lakers three peat dynasty. So please do Kobe a favor and never, ever, ever compare him to MJ.

He may one day be the next Scottie Pippen. He's just gonna need to win a few more rings first.

wanna see scottie's supporting cast.

steve kerr, b.j. armstrong, horace grant, toni kukoc, bill wennington, luc longley, pete myers, will purdue, john paxson.

any of those future hall of famers have you shakin in your boots?

who coached that team? oh yeah triangle offense, phil jackson.

so who took the lakers to the playoffs this year? kobe or phil?