This Day In Lakers History: Andrew Bynum Ties NBA Playoff Record With 10 Blocks
On April 29, 2012, Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum invited the Denver Nuggets to a block party in L.A.'s...
This Day In Lakers History: Robert Horry Delivers Game-Winner In Sweep Of Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2001-02 campaign well atop the NBA, standing as a dynasty in the making. With...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes First Sports Illustrated Cover Appearance
Kobe Bryant is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA as a whole...
This Day In Lakers History: Luke Walton Headlines All-Around Attack In Game 3 Win Over Nuggets
Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and late owner Dr. Jerry Buss had enough of the mediocre...
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 38 Points To Push Jazz To Brink Of Elimination In 2009 NBA Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has had a countless number of spotlight-stealing moments but they always...
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...
