Table: lakers_roster_2
Columns: player
nationality
position
from
school_country

Question: What position was played ealier then 2004?
SQL: SELECT "position" FROM lakers_roster_2 WHERE "from" < 2004

Question: What is the nationality of the player listed that played in 1996?
SQL: SELECT "nationality" FROM lakers_roster_2 WHERE "from" = 1996

Question: What year is listed for the player who played at UCLA?
SQL: SELECT SUM("from") FROM lakers_roster_2 WHERE "school_country" = 'ucla'