Lakers Legacy: The History of the Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the most successful and celebrated basketball teams in the NBA's history. They are a franchise with a rich legacy spanning over six decades. Founded as the Minneapolis Lakers in 1947, their early dominance in…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes First Sports Illustrated Cover Appearance
Kobe Bryant is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA as a whole...
This Day In Lakers History: Luke Walton Headlines All-Around Attack In Game 3 Win Over Nuggets
Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and late owner Dr. Jerry Buss had enough of the mediocre...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 38 Points To Push Jazz To Brink Of Elimination In 2009 NBA Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has had a countless number of spotlight-stealing moments but they always...
The Tale of Three Cities: LeBron James’ Career in Cleveland, Miami, and Los Angeles
LeBron James' illustrious NBA journey through Cleveland, Miami, and Los Angeles has been nothing short of historic, marked by breathtaking highs and challenging lows. This odyssey has defined his career and reshaped the basketball landscape. Born in Akron, Ohio, LeBron's…
This Day In Lakers History: Eddie Jones, Shaquille O’Neal Team Up For Game 1 Victory Over Trail Blazers In 1998 NBA Playoffs
Before the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the early 2000s reached their pinnacle of success, they went through trials...
This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Plays Final Game Of Career
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a plethora of superstars play for the franchise the years, with each making a lasting...
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: Michael Jordan, Bulls Get 72nd Win To Break Single-Season Record
When the 1972 Los Angeles Lakers went 69-13 (a .841 winning percentage), it appeared to be one of the several...
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor’s Triple-Double Sends L.A. To 1969 NBA Finals
The trio of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain was one that was nearly unstoppable once they all came...
