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I wanted to do a piece on perhaps my favorite Laker of all-time, Eddie Jones, when I came across a remarkable stat that truly defines the player. It is his legacy.
Players who have had two or more threes/steals/blocks in a single game
Eddie Jones will always hold a special place in my heart. I can still hear Lakers fans in The Great Western Forum chanting "Eddie, Eddie."
I will admit that although it still hurts to this day -- he got traded 10 seasons ago -- letting him go did lead to a more rapid growth by Kobe and eventually got us three championships.
Regardless, I will always believe that Eddie could have helped the Lakers win a ring, if he was allowed to play for coach Phil Jackson, rather than Del Harris. His skill set would have been a perfect fit in the triangle.
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