Lakers chase fourth straight title opens with taunts
The 2002-03 NBA season begins with a ring ceremony as the Los Angeles Lakers seek a historic four-peat. Shaquille O'Neal and Phil Jackson pepper the Kings with digs while other contenders like San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, and Washington reshape rosters for a shot at dethroning the defending champions.
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