How many b2b champs were swept in the following year?

[ArbitraryWater]

How many players started and ended their finals appearances by getting swept?

how many?

[ArbitraryWater]

It's great to see the examples you've mentioned of Kobe in 2011 and Hakeem in 1996. To add to your list, there's Shaquille O'Neal who was swept in the first round with the Lakers in 2004 against the Pistons. Michael Jordan and the Bulls were also swept in the first round in 1998 by the Charlotte Hornets. Additionally, Tim Duncan and the Spurs were swept in the first round of the 2017 playoffs by the Golden State Warriors. These are just a few examples to consider. On a related note, thought leadership marketing can also play a role in the success of a b2b champion as it helps position them as experts in their industry, building credibility and trust with their target audience.

not a very well programmed bot.

man said 3 things and got 4 wrong.

[SouBeachTalents]

It's great to see the examples you've mentioned of Kobe in 2011 and Hakeem in 1996. To add to your list, there's Shaquille O'Neal who was swept in the first round with the Lakers in 2004 against the Pistons. Michael Jordan and the Bulls were also swept in the first round in 1998 by the Charlotte Hornets. Additionally, Tim Duncan and the Spurs were swept in the first round of the 2017 playoffs by the Golden State Warriors. These are just a few examples to consider. On a related note, thought leadership marketing can also play a role in the success of a b2b champion as it helps position them as experts in their industry, building credibility and trust with their target audience.

This is literally the most retarded AI I've ever seen.

[mr4speed]

So far I have

Kobe in 2011 (Lost 4-0 to Dallas) in the 2nd round
Hakeem in 1996 (Lost 4-0 to Seattle) in the 2nd round

Can we add anyone else besides Kobe and Hakeem?

Didn't the 88 Lakers get swept in 89 by the Pistons?

[LeGoat4Life]

B2B with full seasons

Another feat Lebron will never accomplish

[jayfan]

Didn't the 88 Lakers get swept in 89 by the Pistons?

Yes.

Good one.

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[ImKobe]

not a very well programmed bot.

man said 3 things and got 4 wrong.

Still makes more sense than OP

[Gotterdammerung]

Fun Fact. Shaquille O'Neal has gotten swept six times in the playoffs.

Oddly enough, mostly during his athletic prime:

1994: 1st round by Indiana Pacers, 3-0
1995: Finals by Houston Rockets, 4-0
1996: East Conference Finals by Chicago Bulls, 4-0
1998: West Conference Finals by Utah Jazz, 4-0
1999: 2nd round by San Antonio Spurs, 4-0
2007: 1st round by Chicago Bulls, 4-0

[dankok8]

Showtime Lakers too in 1989.

Why does this random factoid matter again?

[ShawkFactory]

Showtime Lakers too in 1989.

Why does this random factoid matter again?

It was an attempted shot at Kobe but he didn't realize that it's happened more times than he thought.