This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Scores 32 Points Against Kings In Decisive Game 5 Of NBA Playoffs
Before the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings became a full-fledged rivalry, they played to a closely contested...
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Selected No. 1 Overall By Minneapolis In 1958 NBA Draft
On April 22, 1958, the Minneapolis Lakers selected Elgin Baylor with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He spent...
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Scores 34 Points Against Timberwolves To Keep Winning Streak Alive
Again playing without Kobe Bryant because of an ankle injury, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 104-99 road victory...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Bounces Back From Poor Shooting Night To Score 40 Points
For better or worse, Kobe Bryant would often respond to a poor shooting or scoring night by coming out in the next...
This Day In Lakers History: Trevor Ariza, Pau Gasol Deliver In Win Against Mavericks
The 2000s were a rollercoaster ride for the Los Angeles Lakers. It all began with the three-peat, as Kobe Bryant and...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Becomes Youngest Player In NBA History To 16,000 Career Points
With the Los Angeles Lakers in a tight race for the eighth spot in the Western Conference playoffs, Kobe Bryant overcame...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Named MVP Of 2007 NBA All-Star Game In Las Vegas
On Aug. 5, 2005, then-NBA commissioner David Stern announced the All-Star Game would be held in a city that did...
This Day In Lakers History: Phil Jackson Passes Pat Riley For Most Coaching Wins In Franchise History
While the Los Angeles Lakers are often recognized and praised for the legendary players who have suited up for the...
This Day In Lakers History: Wilt Chamberlain Scores 60 Points Against Cincinnati Royals
Wilt Chamberlain will forever be remembered for his NBA record 100 points in a single game, but there many other...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Debuts Nike Zoom Kobe IV ‘MLK’
The NBA annually does their part to pay their respects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and they're often joined by branding...