Coming into the 2004 NBA Finals as the underdogs, the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2004 NBA Championship.
Twice during his storied career, Kobe Bryant nearly left the Lakers due to frustration over his circumstances.
NBA Finals. After the Lakers lost the 2004 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant’s relationship with O'Neal reached a breaking point.
Back in the 2004 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers were ... The Lakers made it all the way to the NBA Finals before losing to the Detroit Pistons in five games. Los Angeles wouldn't have even ...