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 Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996, the Lakers seemingly had their foundation set for the future and many expected them to dominate immediately. Unfortunately for the team, that…
This Day In Lakers History: Derek Fisher’s 3-Pointers Key NBA Finals Win Over Orlando Magic
The 2009 NBA Finals is remembered as a near-domination from start to finish by the Lakers. After all, L.A. beat the...
LeBron James Praises Knicks’ Josh Hart As Winning Player
For a time, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to never miss on their draft picks and accumulated an excellent group of young talent. Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, Jordan Clarkson and others all went on…
Shaquille O’Neal Gives Advice To Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama has officially arrived as one of the NBA's brightest young stars after leading the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals in just his third season. The 7'5" big man is unlike any player the league has ever…
LeBron James Impressed By Knicks’ Postseason Run
Prior to their loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks had gone on one of the greatest runs in NBA playoff history. After falling down 2-1 in their first round…
Lakers Rumors: Warriors ‘Legitimately Interested’ In Signing LeBron James
The future of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James remains one of the biggest stories of this offseason. There has already been plenty of discussion about if he will return for his 24th NBA season and where he will play…
Vlade Divac Strongly Defends Kobe Bryant’s Legacy
It is well known that the Los Angeles Lakers traded center Vlade Divac to the Charlotte Hornets for the draft rights to Kobe Bryant. But what is forgotten by most is that Divac would return to the Lakers for the…
Lakers News: LeBron James Clarifies Previous Comments About Memphis
For someone who has been in under the biggest microscope and brightest lights for more than two decades, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had very few real controversies throughout his career and for the most part they have…
This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Scores 30 Points In Game 6 Win Against Celtics In 1984 NBA Finals
On June 10, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to redeem themselves against the rival Boston Celtics in a win...
LeBron James ‘Not Taking Nobody Over Me’ In GOAT Debate
There is no concrete answer as to who is the greatest player in NBA history, but a number of players are brought up in that debate and many of them wore the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers.…
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