The Lakers did put together quite the roster in that 2004 season as they added Karl Malone and Gary Payton to help their superstar duo of Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

Instead, in the latest promo for NBA 2K23 video game, she picked Michael Jordan as the greatest to ever lace them up. “Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time,” Buss said in the clip.

Lakers in 5 meme, explained: How viral clip from Shannon Sharpe is rallying cry for Los Angeles' resurgence. ... — Michael Jordan's Burner Official (@jordanumbers) March 4, 2025.