News from June 15. Lee Rose retired as assistant coach for Charlotte. Rodney Rogers (Pho) elected not to opt-out of his contract and, thus, is under contract with Phoenix for one more season. Daniel Santiago (Pho) opted-out of his contract and is a restricted free agent for Phoenix. Sam Clancy (junior, USC, forward) withdrew from the NBA draft. Underclassmen who declared themselves eligible for the draft have until June 20 to withdraw their names. The draft is June 27. [thanks to Jed Tai] LAL 108, Phi 96 - at Phi Rick Fox (LAL) had 20 points including 3-3 3-pointers, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 29 points including 9-19 FT, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 5 turnovers. Derek Fisher (LAL) had 18 points including 6-8 3-pointers. Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 26 points including 10-11 FT, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Tyrone Hill (Phi) had 18 points and 13 rebounds. Dikembe Mutombo (Phi) had 13 points and 11 rebounds. Eric Snow (Phi) had 13 points including 4-14 FG, 6 rebounds - all offensive, and 12 assists. Allen Iverson (Phi) had 37 points. The LA Lakers take the series 4-1. Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) was named as MVP for the Finals. Congratulations to the 2001 NBA Champions Los Angeles Lakers! Playoff Standings 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals (Best of 5) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) 1 SA (3) __ 8 Min (1) |_ 1 San Antonio (4) __ _ 5 Dallas (1) | 4 Uta (2) __| |_ 1 San Antonio (0) __ 5 Dal (3) _ 2 LA Lakers (4) | | | 2 LAL (3) __ | | 7 Por (0) |_ 2 LA Lakers (4) ___| | _ 3 Sacramento (0) | 3 Sac (3) __| | 6 Pho (1) |_ 2 LA Lakers (4) _ 1 Philadelphia (1) | 1 Phi (3) __ | 8 Ind (1) |_ 1 Philadelphia (4) _ | _ 5 Toronto (3) | | 4 NY (2) __| | | 5 Tor (3) |_ 1 Philadelphia (4) _| _ 2 Milwaukee (3) 2 Mil (3) __ | 7 Orl (1) |_ 2 Milwaukee (4) ____| _ 6 Charlotte (3) 3 Mia (0) __| 6 Cha (3) Thus ends the 2000-2001 season. As such, these NBA Dailys will no longer be daily, but will occur when NBA news occurs (except when I'm on vacation and then I'll catchup when I return). Have a great summer! patricia