Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Speaks About Michael Jordan Comparisons
As Kobe Bryant enters his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 37, the constant comparisons to the legendary Michael Jordan have continued. Jordan, of course, returned to the NBA at the age of 38 with…
Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Wins Fourth Ring
Back in 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers were reloaded with talented young players while being led by Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher. After a disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals a year earlier, the…
Throwback Thursday: Magic Starts At Center In Game 6 Of 1980 Finals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au7WJbus5BM For this throwback Thursday, we look back to one of the greatest moments in Laker History. With the Lakers leading the Philadelphia 76ers 3-2 in the series, the team headed to Philadelphia in hopes of ending the series. Unfortunately…
Lakers History: Rush Hits 6-Threes To Send Lakers To 2004 Finals
With the Lakers set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, we take a look back to the 2004 playoffs, where the two teams met in the Conference Finals. After losing a close game 5 by two points, the…
Lakers History: Lakers Defeat Sixers For 2001 NBA Championship
http://youtu.be/gyLxZ3Ab5Kw The 2000-2001 regular season was a bit of a disappointment for the Los Angeles Lakers. After dominating to the tune of 67 wins a year prior, the Lakers fell back to 56 wins in 2001 and the second seed…
Lakers History: A Look Back On Eddie Jones’ Time In Los Angeles
In the 1994 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected a guard/forward from Temple University as their 10th pick in the first round. This 6'6" Florida native and the 1993-1994 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year was Eddie Jones. Jones…
Lakers History: Memories From The 2010-2011 Regular Season
The 2011 NBA Playoff will tip-off Sunday for the Los Angeles Lakers, who claimed the second seed in the West after a 57-25 record. The Lakers experienced panic and prosperity in the regular season; there were times when the Lakers…
