This Day In Lakers History: Los Angeles Hires Phil Jackson As Head Coach In 1999
(Originally published on March 13, 2014) After signing Shaquille O'Neal and drafting Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996, the Lakers seemingly had their foundation set for the future and many expected them to dominate immediately. Unfortunately for the team, that…
This Day In Lakers History: Derek Fisher’s 3-Pointers Key NBA Finals Win Over Orlando Magic
The 2009 NBA Finals is remembered as a near-domination from start to finish by the Lakers. After all, L.A. beat the...
This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Scores 30 Points In Game 6 Win Against Celtics In 1984 NBA Finals
On June 10, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to redeem themselves against the rival Boston Celtics in a win...
This Day In Lakers History: NBA Finals Wins Over Celtics; Magic Johnson Makes Baby Sky Hook
Considered one of the greatest rivalries in sports, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers dominated the NBA...
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Ties NBA Finals Record For Most Blocks Vs. 76ers
After sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers (3-0), Sacramento Kings (4-0), and San Antonio Spurs (4-0), the Los Angeles...
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Ties NBA Finals Record For Most Field Goals Made As L.A. Beats Pacers In Game 1
The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, fought their way through a tough Western...
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson Become 2nd Set Of Opposing Players To Score At Least 40 Points In Same NBA Finals Game
The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, had simply dominated the 2001 NBA Playoffs...
This Day In Lakers History: Celtics’ Paul Pierce Leaves Game 1 Of 2008 NBA Finals In Wheelchair
After meeting three times in the NBA Finals during the 1980s, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers didn't renew...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Lob To Shaquille O’Neal Against Trail Blazers In Game 7 Of 2000 Western Conference Finals
This day in Los Angeles Lakers history saw the game, the moment, many point to as the beginnings of a dominant...
This Day In Lakers History: Michael Cooper Sets Then-NBA Finals Record With Six 3-Pointers Against Boston Celtics
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics just may have the greatest sports rivalry of all-time. The two teams have...
