VIDEO Interview: Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor To Auction Memorbilia

Elgin Baylor played 13 seasons for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, made it to 8 NBA Finals, is in the Basketball Hall of Fame and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in National Basketball History. His accomplishments span over the entirety of his life, from his achievements as a young teen to his accolades as an NBA executive. After a long career, Baylor and his wife have decided to auction off over 1,000 items of memorabilia from his career on May 31st at Julien’s Auctions during Sports Legends weekend. Bids can be made on-site at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills or online at JuliensAuction.com.

Lakers Nation took a sneak peak of Baylor’s overly impressive collection, and also had a chance to talk with him about his long career. From reminiscing about the over $20,000 the Lakers paid him after picking him No.1 in the 1958 draft, to being called to active duty in the early 1960’s, to having dinner with Bill Russell before Celtics games, check out our Lakers Nation exclusive below. Don’t forget to subscribe to our Lakers Nation YouTube Channel.

Reporter/Editor/Producer: Serena Winters

You May Also Like

Summer League Videos: D’Angelo Russell Game-Winning Buzzer Beater

Despite No. 1 pick Ben Simmons and No. 2 pick Brandon Ingram going head to head in the Los Angeles Lakers summer league game against the Philadelphia 76ers, it was D’Angelo Russell with his game-winning three-point buzzer-beater to steal the show…

Kobe Bryant After His Final NBA Road Game Of His Career (VIDEOS)

Kobe Bryant rode the bus to the arena, took in the cheers of the crowd and waved a sincere goodbye to his fans on the road for the final time of his NBA career on Monday night…

Lakers Video: Kobe Bryant Debuts ‘Canvas City: Musecage’ On ESPN

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant decided to call it a career after the 2015-16 NBA season after spending 20 seasons in the purple and gold…

Video: Jamaal Wilkes Hall of Fame Induction Compilation Video

Before being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, former…