PHOTOS: Shaq through the years with the Lakers

By Josh Criswell

March 24, 2017

Shaq will be honored as an all-time Lakers great with a statue outside Staples Center on Friday.

The legendary big man was a part of three consecutive NBA Championships from 2000 to 2002, winning NBA Finals MVP honors each year. Below is a look back at some images from Shaq's Lakers career that spanned from 1996 to 2004.

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