Today in Sports History: June 19

June 19, 2020

Shaquille O'Neal Postgame Portrait — LOS ANGELES - JUNE 19: Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Playoff MVP Trophy after winning the 2000 NBA Championship against the Indiana Pacers on June 19, 2000 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2000 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Shaquille O’Neal averaged 38 points, 16.7 rebounds and 2.67 blocks in the six-game 2000 Finals. He was unanimously voted Finals MVP after the Lakers 116-111 Game 6 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Lakers tied the NBA Finals single game record with only five turnovers. It was the team’s first championship in twelve years.

Today in Sports History: June 19

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