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...
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...
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…
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...
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...
