Quick answer - Shaq stays longer in LA. That early 2000 Lakers core wins another le
For that early period (late 90s-early 2000s) you are trading Kobe's athleticism in exchange for Pierce's fundamentals and IQ. I don't think it is as good of a mix with Fisher/Fox whom are already kinda low in the athleticism department. But then do Lakers keep Eddie Jones?
Pierce probably doesn't develop into the alpha we saw with that KG/Allen team