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...
This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol, Trevor Ariza Shine In 2009 Playoffs Opener Vs. Jazz
After a bitter loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, the 2008-09 season was about redemption for the Los...
This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Power L.A. To Playoff Win Over Oklahoma City Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers added yet another NBA championship to their trophy case in 2010, eventually defeated their...
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Houston Rockets Playoff History
For the second consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves with home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. This time, LeBron James finds himself face-to-face with one of his biggest rivals of his career, Kevin Durant,…
This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Helps Set Record in NBA Finals Comeback Against Celtics
The Los Angeles Lakers illustrious history has been filled with many franchise pillars, from the days of Jerry West...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Leads L.A. To 11th Straight Win As They Prepare For Championship Run
The 1987 Los Angeles Lakers had one goal and one goal only: to return to the NBA Finals and win the fourth championship...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Sinks Buzzer-Beater Against Trail Blazers In Double Overtime
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a plethora of unforgettable moments over the course of his 20-year...
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Sets NBA Finals Scoring Record In Win Over Celtics
When glancing over the history of the NBA, two franchises stand out above the rest. The Los Angeles Lakers and...
