2005–06_Los_Angeles_Lakers_season

The 2005–06 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 57th in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 60th overall. The Los Angeles Lakers finished in third place of the Pacific Division and as the seventh seed of the Western Conference playoffs. The season ended with the team being eliminated in seven games against the Phoenix Suns after holding a 3-1 series lead. After a year absence, the Lakers rehired Phil Jackson as their head coach. It was the final season Kobe Bryant wore jersey number 8 before changing it to 24 the following season.

2005–06_Los_Angeles_Lakers_season

The 2005–06 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 57th in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 60th overall. The Los Angeles Lakers finished in third place of the Pacific Division and as the seventh seed of the Western Conference playoffs. The season ended with the team being eliminated in seven games against the Phoenix Suns after holding a 3-1 series lead. After a year absence, the Lakers rehired Phil Jackson as their head coach. It was the final season Kobe Bryant wore jersey number 8 before changing it to 24 the following season.