The 2002 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2001–02 season, and the culmination of the season's playoffs. The best-of-seven playoff was contested between the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers (who were also two-time defending NBA champion), and the Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Nets. The Lakers swept the Nets, four games to none, to win the franchise's 14th NBA championship and third consecutive NBA championship. The 56th edition of the championship series was played between June 5 and 12 and was broadcast on NBC — the last NBA Finals broadcast on the network to date. Lakers coach Phil Jackson won his ninth ring, tying him with Red Auerbach for most all-time. During the series, he surpassed Pat Riley for most career playoffs wins with 156. Shaquille O'Neal of the Lakers was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the third consecutive year, after dominant performances averaging 36.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game.[1][2]

2002 NBA Finals

Team Coach Wins

Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson 4

New Jersey Nets Byron Scott 0

Dates

June 5–12

MVP

Shaquille O'Neal

(Los Angeles Lakers)

Hall of Famers

Lakers:

Kobe Bryant (2020)

Shaquille O'Neal (2016)

Mitch Richmond (2014)

Nets:

Jason Kidd (2018)

Coaches:

Phil Jackson (2007)

Tex Winter (2011)

Officials:

Dick Bavetta (2015)

Danny Crawford (2025)

Broadcaster:

Chick Hearn (2003)

Eastern finals

Nets defeated Celtics, 4–2

Western finals

Lakers defeated Kings, 4–3

The product is a vintage ticket stub from Game 1 of the 2002 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Jersey Nets. It features legendary players Kobe Bryant and Shaq O'Neal representing the Lakers. This original ticket stub is a rare piece of sports memorabilia that captures a significant moment in basketball history, making it a valuable collectible for fans and collectors alike.