This Day In Lakers History: LeBron James’ Late 3-Pointer Helps Beat Warriors In Play-In Tournament
On May 19, 2021, the Los Angeles Lakers played one of the worst first halves of basketball they could have ever imagined...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Dishes Out 21 Assists In Win Over Trail Blazers In Game 1 Of 1991 Western Conference Finals
By dispatching the Golden State Warriors in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles...
This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Lands 2nd Pick In 2016 NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft Lottery can be one of the most exciting - and stressful - days of the season. A random drawing of...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Starts At Center Vs. 76ers In Game 6 Of 1980 NBA Finals
After going back and forth through the first four games of the 1980 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers won...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Inducted Into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame
After an illustrious 20-year career featuring five NBA championships, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant...
This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Becomes First Team To Sweep Back-To-Back Seven-Game Series
The 1982 Los Angeles Lakers are probably the most forgotten about of the five championship teams of that decade...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Retires From NBA
On May 14, 1996, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson announced his permanent retirement from the NBA...
Lakers History: Derek Fisher Makes Game-Winner To Beat Spurs in Western Conference Playoffs
The 2003-04 NBA season is not remembered fondly by Los Angeles Lakers fans. The Lakers opened that year having...
This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Scores 23 Points In Game 7 Win Against Nuggets
After flaming out against the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Erupts For 42 Points After Day In Court To Even Playoff Series With Spurs
The 2003-04 NBA season was a particularly trying one for Kobe Bryant. Not only was he dealing with the likes of...
