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Los Angeles Lakers Head Coaches With the Best Track Record

Amidst the welcoming of JJ Redick as the 29th head coach, we…

Lakers News: Phil Jackson Speaks To Jerry West’s Impact On NBA

Some deeply saddening news broke on Wednesday morning when it was announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West…

This Day In Lakers History: Los Angeles Hires Phil Jackson As Head Coach In 1999

(Originally published on March 13, 2014) After signing Shaquille O’Neal and drafting…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Sinks Overtime Game-Winner Against Suns

After missing the NBA playoffs for the first time in his career, Kobe Bryant came back next season with a vengeance…

Los Angeles Lakers’ Coaching Chronicle: A Look Through History Including Darvin Ham’s Recent Impact

In the sprawling saga of the Los Angeles Lakers, a tale woven…

This Day In Lakers History: Phil Jackson Passes Pat Riley For Most Coaching Wins In Franchise History

While the Los Angeles Lakers are often recognized and praised for the legendary players who have suited up for the…

This Day In Lakers History: Phil Jackson Becomes Fastest Coach To Win 1,000 Games

When it comes to great Los Angeles Lakers coaches, the two who are always brought up first are Phil Jackson and…

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Says Deion Sanders Reminds Him Of Phil Jackson

The NFL season is underway and NBA training camp will be kicking off soon with the Los Angeles Lakers coming into the year…

Lakers News: Phil Jackson Was Reluctant To Trade For Pau Gasol At First

The trade that brought Pau Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers in the middle of the 2007-08 campaign altered the future of the franchise…

Lakers News: Pau Gasol Speaks To Phil Jackson’s Impact On His Career

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol had his No. 16 jersey officially retired last Tuesday on a special night at Crypto.com Arena…