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LAKERS'
BIOGRAPHIES
| SHAQ | EDDIE | RICK |

|DEREK H. | ROBERT | KOBE |

|DEREK F. | ELDEN | DENNIS | CORIE |

|TRAVIS | RUBEN | SEAN | TYRONN | SAM |


SHAQUILLE O'NEAL
  • full name: Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal
  • height: 7'1"
  • weight: 315
  • date of birth: March 6, 1972
  • place of birth: Newark, New Jersey
  • college: Louisiana State '92
  • high school: Cole (San Antonio, Texas)
  • residence: Bel Air
  • years pro: 6
  • albums: Shaq Diesel & Shaq Fu: Da Return
  • record label: Twism (The World Is Mine)
  • motion pictures: Blue Chips, Kazaam, & Steel
  • community-service work: Shaq Paq, Wish Kids, Shaqsgiving, & Shaq-a-Claus


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Shaq's first and middle names mean "Little Warrior" in Islam. He majored in business at LSU and continues to work toward his degree. He led his high school b-ball team to a 68-1 record during his prep career, highlighted by a 36-0 mark and Class AAA state title his senior year. He also is a spokesman for RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) .

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    EDDIE JONES

  • full name: Eddie Charles Jones
  • height: 6'6"
  • weight: 200
  • date of birth: October 20, 1971
  • place of birth: Toledo, Ohio
  • college: Temple '94
  • high school: Ely (Pompano Beach, Fla.)
  • residence: Culver City
  • years pro: 4
  • nickname: E.J.
  • parents: E.J. and Francis Thigpen
  • brothers: Cedric & Derek
  • hobbies: fishing, tennis, and billiards
  • favorite food: pasta
  • favorite restaurant: Ruth's Chris Steak House
  • favorite T.V. show: Seinfeld
  • favorite sports teams: Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Phillies
  • community service project: Eddie Jones Foundation


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Eddie earned his degree in sports management at Temple, and considers graduating from college his greatest personal achievement. His basketball hero is Temple coach, John Chaney. He admires his mom and John Chaney the most. He would like to become a coach and work with children at the conclusion of his NBA career.

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    RICK FOX

  • full name: Ulrich Alexander Fox
  • height: 6'7"
  • weight: 242
  • date of birth: July 24,1969
  • place of birth: Toronto, Ontario
  • college: North Carolina '91
  • high school: Warsaw Community (Warsaw, Ind.)
  • residence: Westwood
  • years pro: 7
  • parents: Ulrick and Dianne
  • brother: Aaron
  • sister: Jeanene
  • heroes: parents and high school & college b-ball coaches
  • hobbies: golf and martial arts
  • favorite T.V. show: ESPN SportsCenter


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Rick moved from Canada to the Bahamas when he was 2 years old. He roots for the New England Patriots. He majored in radio, television, and motion pictures in college. He played a role in the 1996 movie Eddie, and starred in the HBO series OZ. He also represented Canada at the 1994 World Championships of Basketball.

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    DEREK HARPER

  • full name: Derek Harper
  • height: 6'4"
  • weight: 206
  • date of birth: October 13,1961
  • college: Illinois '83
  • years pro: 15
  • marital status: married to Sheila
  • children: Darius, Danielle, Dana, and Daria
  • favorite actor: Eddie Murphy
  • idol NBA player: Walt Frazier
  • favorite food: fettucini with salmon or snapper
  • favorite musician: Kirk Whalum


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Derek Harper has played with various NBA teams such as Dallas, Orlando, and New York. He also has a ticket section in Dallas(former team) named "Harper's House" which donates tickets to non-profit groups.

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    ROBERT HORRY

  • full name: Robert K. Horry
  • height: 6'10"
  • weight: 220
  • date of birth: August 25, 1970
  • place of birth: Hartford, Maryland
  • college: Alabama '92
  • high school: Andalusia (Andalusia, Ala.)
  • residence: Beverly Hills
  • years pro: 6
  • marital status: married to Keva on July 5, 1997
  • parents: Robert and Lelia


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Robert was named Alabama's Naismith High School Player of the Year as a senior. Then, he averaged 25.9 points and 10.0 rebounds at Andalusia High. The "H" in his last name is silent.

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    KOBE BRYANT

  • height: 6'7"
  • weight: 210
  • date of birth: August 23, 1978
  • place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • college: none
  • high school: Lower Merion (Ardmore, Pa.)
  • residence: Pacific Palisades
  • years pro: 2
  • father: Joe "Jellybean" Bryant
  • sisters: Shaya and Sharia
  • hobbies: reading and playing video games
  • favorite sports team: Dallas Cowboys
  • favorite actor: Al Pacino
  • favorite actress: Sandra Bullock
  • favorite movie: Star Wars
  • favorite T.V. show: The Jaime Foxx Show
  • favorite food: apple pie
  • greatest achievement: being drafted by an NBA team
  • community programs: Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Center for Abused Children


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Kobe attended school at UCLA in the summer of '97. He spent part of his childhood in Italy. He was named after a type of steak. He chose to wear #8 because his uniform in the ABCD Adidas camp was 143 (1+4+3). He says that Eddie Jones is his toughest opponent.

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    DEREK FISHER

  • full name: Derek Lamar Fisher
  • height: 6'1"
  • weight: 200
  • date of birth: August 9,1974
  • place of birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
  • college: Arkansas (Little Rock, Ark.)
  • high school: Parkview (Little Rock, Ark.)
  • residence: Marina del Rey
  • years pro: 2
  • marital status: single
  • brother: Duane Washington
  • sister: DeAndra
  • hobbies: fishing, listening to music, and traveling
  • favorite food: grilled chicken
  • favorite pregame meal: chicken parmesan
  • close friend: Corliss Williamson
  • favorite movie: The Firm
  • favorite T.V. shows: Seinfeld, Martin, Family Matters, & New York Undercover
  • community-service functions: American Cancer Society & Big Brothers and Big Sisters


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Derek led his high school basketball team to a 35-1 record as a senior. He worked in an accounting firm during his sophomore and junior years in college. His biggest disappointment was not participating on the NCAA Tournament. His greatest personal achievement was getting drafted by an NBA team. He would also like to run a business after his basketball career.

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    ELDEN CAMPBELL

  • height: 7'0"
  • weight: 255
  • date of birth: July 23,1968
  • place of birth: Los Angeles, California
  • college: Clemson '90
  • high school: Morningside (Inglewood, Calif.)
  • residence: Redondo Beach
  • years pro: 8
  • brothers: Charles & Elwayne
  • nickname: Easy
  • favorite restaurant: the Chart House
  • favorite food: seafood
  • favorite T.V. show: Beavis and Butt-head
  • most important possession: family
  • favorite actors: Anthony Quinn & Robert DeNiro
  • hobbies: playing golf and video games


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Elden studied graphic communication in college. His biggest disappointment in his career was not qualifying for the playoffs in 1994. He traveled with coach George Raveling's 1988 U.S. Select team to Europe, and to Moscow as a member of the Nike NIT All-Stars in the summer of 1988. He earned All-CIF recognition in high school. He enjoys playing video games on team flights and bus rides. He idolized Julius Erving and George Gervin as a youngster. He also roots for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Raiders.

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    DENNIS RODMAN

  • height: 6'8"
  • weight: 220
  • date of birth: May 13, 1961
  • college: Southeastern Oklahoma State '86
  • years pro: 12
  • nickname: The Worm
  • marital status: Carmen Electra
  • favorite rock bands: Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins
  • movies: Double Team (w/ Jean Claude Van Damme)
  • books: "Bad As I Wanna Be" and "Walk On The Wild Side"


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Dennis Rodman has lead the NBA in rebounding for seven consecutive seasons. His former teams include Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and the Chicago Bulls. In his highschool years, he did not play on the school basketball team. He has always been known for his outstanding wardrobe, change of hair color, and "media-grabbing" acts. Besides these outrageous behavior, personality, and fashion trends, he has proven to be one of the greatest basketball players and rebounders.

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    CORIE BLOUNT

  • full name: Corie Kasoun Blount
  • height: 6'10"
  • weight: 242
  • date of birth: January 4, 1969
  • place of birth: Monrovia, California
  • college: Cincinnati '93
  • high school: Monrovia (Monrovia, Calif.)
  • residence: Marina del Rey
  • years pro: 5
  • brothers: Ronnie & John
  • sisters: Chevonal & Janna
  • son: Chris
  • marital status: single
  • favorite restaurant: Aunt Kizzy's
  • favorite T.V. show: Cops
  • favorite sports team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • favorite food: lasagna
  • favorite actress: Vivica A. Fox
  • hobbies: reading and listening to music


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Corie stood 6'5" as a high school senior. He considers making the NBA his greatest personal achievement. Muhammed Ali is the person he would most like to meet. He idolized Magic Johnson as a kid. He also earned his degree in criminal justice at Cincinnati.

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    TRAVIS KNIGHT

  • full name: Travis Knight
  • years pro: 2
  • height: 7'0"
  • weight: 235
  • date of birth: September 13,1974
  • college: Connecticut '96
  • brothers and sisters: Shane, Nicki, Jamie, Nathan, Adam, Natalie and Brandon


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Travis Knight majored in marketing in the University of Connecticut. He also rooted for the Boston Celtics and Larry Bird as a child. Last season, he played for the Celtics, but now he is back with the Lakers.

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    RUBEN PATTERSON

  • full name: Ruben Patterson
  • height: 6'6"
  • weight: 227
  • college: Cincinnati
  • date of birth: July 31, 1975
  • years pro: rookie

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    SEAN ROOKS

  • full name: Sean Lester Rooks
  • height: 6'10"
  • weight: 260
  • date of birth: September 9,1969
  • place of birth: New York, New York
  • college: Arizona '92
  • high school: Fontana (Fontana, Calif.)
  • residence: Manhattan Beach
  • years pro: 6
  • nickname: Wookie
  • wife: Susanne Rooks
  • son: Kameron
  • admired NBA players: Bernard King and Julius Erving
  • favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo
  • favorite movie: The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
  • hobbies: beach volleyball
  • favorite sports teams: New York Mets and New York Giants
  • favorite restaurant: Benihana's
  • favorite musical groups: Snoop Doggy Dogg and Boyz II Men


    EXTRA INFORMATION
    Sean would like to become a sports psychologist when his playing career is complete. He is 18 hours short of his college degree. He was a New York Knicks fan as a child. He was also a four-time Little League all-star (pitcher and first baseman).

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    TYRONN LUE

  • full name: Tyronn Lue
  • height:6'0"
  • weight:175
  • college: Nebraska '98
  • date of birth: May 3,1977
  • years pro: rookie

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    SAM JACOBSON

  • full name: Sam Jacobson
  • height: 6'6"
  • weight: 215
  • college: Minnesota '98
  • date of birth: July 22,1975
  • years pro: rookie

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