Lakers Flashback: How The Lakers Drafted Magic Johnson In 1979
In honor of Magic Johnson's birthday, we take a look back at the five-time NBA champion's career with the Los Angeles Lakers and how the team went about drafting him with the first overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft.…
VIDEO: Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Dunks At Age 57
During Michael Cooper's 13 years with the Lakers, he wasn't necessarily known for his jumping ability. He was the 1987 Defensive Player of the year and made either the All NBA First or Second teams in eight of the years…
VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Featured In New Nike Commercial In China
Kobe Bryant was in China this summer as he was touring the country with Nike. Bryant went to some of the biggest cities in China, and massive crowds of fans gathered to get a glimpse of the superstar. Although Bryant…
VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Talks About Next Season, Motivation, Future Plans
Kobe Bryant has had a busy offseason despite recovering from a major surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon. While Bryant and his team of doctors and rehab specialists have "shattered" the usual timetable of an Achilles recovery, the five-time champion…
Top 5 Derek Fisher Moments In Lakers History
Derek Fisher has had some classic moments in Laker history and today is his birthday. Lets take the time to look at some of the best memories of Fish in his 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers: 5. Dunk On…
VIDEO: Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan’s Identical Plays
To most basketball fans, Michael Jordan is considered the greatest player of all time. Many have been compared to him through the decades, but the only player who has been able to earn those comparisons is obviously Lakers' very own,…
PHOTO: Lakers Fan Leaves Message On Chandler Parsons Luggage
Since Dwight Howard departed Los Angeles, Chandler Parsons has talked non-stop about how he was the reason why Howard went to the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately, it will continue throughout the season and will make headlines every time the two teams…
PHOTO: Ryan Kelly Makes His Debut In A Lakers Uniform
The Lakers' only pick in this year's NBA Draft, Ryan Kelly, spent time on Tuesday at the Panini America NBA Rookie Photo Shoot in New York. While we've seen him in Lakers practice gear, this is the first time he's…
VIDEO: Kobe Goes In-Depth About His Innovative Achilles Surgery
Yesterday, Kobe Bryant discussed how he's "shattered" the normal rehabilitation for his Achilles tendon rupture and during the second stop of his China tour, Bryant went into more detail about his surgical procedure in front of 25,000 fans. According to…
Nick Young Gets Dunked On By Dijon Thompson At Summer Drew League
The Lakers acquired Nick Young as a free agent this summer, and he's been playing in the Summer Drew League since NBA players were allowed to participate. A couple of weeks back, Young was named player of the week with…
