In this ongoing series, we will take a trip to yesteryear to highlight some Los Angeles Lakers players whom some fans may have forgotten. These players didn’t get the billing that some others enjoyed, but they were very instrumental to the Lakers’ success.
When people talk about the great Lakers teams of the early 2000s that won three straight NBA championships and their most important role players, Brian Shaw sometimes doesn’t get mentioned. But the 6-foot-6 man provided them with some important depth and insurance in the backcourt, and he continued to contribute to the team after his playing days were over.