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Between dynasties: the Los Angeles Lakers story
Franchise era
1991–92—1995–96
Between dynasties
Los Angeles Lakers
The story in one sentence
A lively young team bridged the abrupt end of Showtime to the summer that changed the franchise again.
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The franchise waits for its next stars
02
Vlade Divac, Nick Van Exel and Eddie Jones gave the era its recognizable core.
03
Its ending created the conditions for shaq and kobe.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 1991–92
What came before
Magic's arrival unlocked a glamorous, devastating style that produced nine Finals trips and five titles.
1993
Western Conference First Round: Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
1995
Western Conference Semifinals: Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs
1996
Western Conference First Round: Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets
After 1995–96
What came next
O'Neal's interior dominance and Bryant's ascent produced a three-peat before tension and a Finals loss ended the partnership.
The core