Lakers History: The Top 5 Centers in Franchise History
Originally Published on September 22, 2009, by Daniel Burge (Edited by Ian Chin) No franchise in the history of the NBA has suited up more dominant big men as the Los Angeles Lakers. This embarrassment of riches at the center…
Lakers History: Rare Footage Of Kobe Bryant In High School
(Originally Published on August 17, 2014) Before Kobe Bryant was wearing purple and gold, the son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant was lighting up the scoreboards at Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia. Kobe was as talented a player as they…
Lakers History: Robert Horry’s Top 5 Laker Moments
(Originally published on June 20, 2011) Everyone can't be a superstar in the NBA. Only a select few have the talent and drive to ascend to unseen heights. But great teams always have excellent role players and no role player…
Lakers History: Wilt Chamberlain’s Top 5 Career Moments
(Originally Published on August 23, 2013) There is no argument that Wilton Norman Chamberlain was one of the greatest players in history of the NBA. Known as The Big Dipper, the 7'1" Chamberlain played college basketball at Kansas and began…
Lakers History: NBA Finals Game #7 Recap (2010)
Originally published June 17, 2010 The season had come down to one game, 48 minutes of basketball would decide an NBA champion. The Lakers won Game 6 with their effort and energy in order to have a chance to win…
Lakers History: The True Story Of How Kobe Bryant Became A Laker
(Republished from March 2014) When a franchise achieves as much success as the Lakers have over the past 40 years, it's almost assumed that critics and envious fan bases will try to tear them down. Since they don't have the…
A Complete Timeline of the Shaq and Kobe Feud
(Republished from April 2, 2013) The night the Los Angeles Lakers retired Shaquille O'Neal's jersey at Staples Center there was speculation the ceremony could get a bit awkward. Shaq is known for his larger than life attitude, but also for…
Lakers History: Motivational Stories Of Kobe Bryant’s Incredible Work Ethic
Republished from LakersNation.com, June 5, 2014, written by Ryan Ward. With 18 seasons in the books, Kobe Bryant has made an impression on a number of different players, teammates, and coaches throughout his NBA career. Perhaps the lasting impression Kobe…
Lakers History: List Of Los Angeles Lakers Hall Of Fame Players
Founded in 1959 and located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has inducted 27 former Los Angeles Lakers players since 1959. In 2020, Kobe Bryant will be the 28th Laker to be honored. List of Los…
This Day In Lakers History (3/28/03): Michael Jordan Passes Torch To Kobe Bryant In Final Matchup
On March 28, 2003, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant scored 55 points in what was ultimately a passing of the torch...
