Best Players on the Los Angeles Lakers 2008

The Los Angeles Lakers are about to begin their play in the 2008 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Who have been the best players on the Lakers during their 2008 playoff run? Let’s take a look:

Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant hasn’t only been the best player on the Lakers all season, he’s been the best player in the NBA. He was named 2008 NBA MVP for a reason and he has repeatedly shown that reason throughout the playoffs. He’s averaging more than 30 points and approximately six rebounds and six assists per game in the playoffs.

Pau Gasol
In the steal of the century, the Lakers acquired Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies for a bunch of spare parts. Gasol has come to Los Angeles and has proven to be the missing piece. During the playoffs, he’s averaging 17.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

Lamar Odom
Lamar Odom has never been the world’s most consistent player player but he has been quite consistent during the playoffs. He’s playing the best basketball of his career and seems to be thriving in the triangle offense. He’s averaging 14.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Derek Fisher
The Lakers needed a veteran point guard to run their ship and this past offseason they re-acquired Derek Fisher to do just that. Fisher has proven to be a steady hand who can play defense, hit the open shot and provide toughness. During the playoffs, he’s averaging ten points per game and is hitting 55.9% on three-pointers.

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