This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Leads L.A. To 15th Championship With Game 5 Win Over Magic In 2009 NBA Finals
On June 14, 2009, Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to a Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic in the NBA...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lead L.A. To 10th Championship With Game 6 Victory Over Celtics In 1987 NBA Finals
On June 14, 1987, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to claim the franchise’s...
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Dominates To Put 76ers On Brink Of Elimination In 2001 NBA Finals
The 2001 Los Angeles Lakers had one of the most dominant runs in playoff history. After sweeping through the entire...
This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Breaks Record During Sweep Of Nets In 2002 NBA Finals
After cruising to a quick 3-0 lead over the New Jersey Nets in the 2002 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers found...
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...
Minnesota Timberwolves Vs. Los Angeles Lakers Playoff History
For the first time since 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers earned a top-six seed in the Western Conference and did not have to earn their way through the Play-In Tournament. They finished as the No. 3 seed, and waited until…
The Influence of Retired Los Angeles Lakers Stars as Brand Ambassadors
The Los Angeles Lakers' legacy extends beyond basketball courts. Retired Lakers stars have built powerful brand partnerships, becoming some of the most influential brand ambassadors in sports history. These former players are not just known for their athletic achievements but…
Will Anyone Match the Success of the Legendary Phil Jackson?
Phil Jackson is regarded as among the greatest coaches in NBA history. His calmness earned him the nickname “Zen Master.” He marked his unbelievable coaching career by leading the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers franchises, winning an incredible 11…
