This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Shines Against Hornets As Sports Return to New Orleans

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a part of many significant dates in NBA history, reigning as one of the premier…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Reaches 10,000 Career Assists

Widely regarded as the greatest point guard of all-time, Magic Johnson was the prime example of maximizing the…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe ‘Masked Mamba’ Bryant Leads Revenge Game Against Dwyane Wade

The headlines spoke for themselves during the March 4, 2012, showdown at Staples Center between the Los Angeles…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant, Reggie Miller Fight Following Win Over Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers stood tall over the rest of the NBA throughout the 2001-02 NBA season, looking to cement…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Has Near Triple-Double To Set Up Game-Winner From Kareem Rush

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kareem Rush is hardly the player most fans think of when reminiscing about the…

This Day In Lakers History: Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Lead Charge In Final Road Game Against SuperSonics

The 2007-08 NBA season, with February in particular, was a rebirth for the Los Angeles Lakers. That was when the…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Receives Little Rest In 20-20 Performance Against Bulls

Throughout his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O’Neal understood the fine line between his ferocity on…

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Passes Elvin Hayes For Most Minutes In NBA History

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most accomplished players to ever suit up in the NBA, and the former Los Angeles…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal, Tim Duncan Share All-Star Game MVP Honors

The Los Angeles Lakers were barely bursting onto the scene entering the 2000s, as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant, Newcomer Pau Gasol Combine For 57 Points Against Bobcats

Entering the 2007-08 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were considered one of the budding contenders in the Western…