Elgin Baylor Archives

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West, Elgin Baylor Dominate In Victory Over Chicago Zephyrs

In the early days of Los Angeles Lakers franchise history, the team was led by two superstars in Elgin Baylor and Jerry…

Julius Erving Includes Lakers Greats Like Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar On All-Time Top-10 List But Not LeBron James & Kobe Bryant

The NBA has hit the doldrums of the offseason when free agency has all but ended and teams and personnel are off enjoying…

This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Selected No. 1 Overall By Minneapolis In 1958 NBA Draft

On April 22, 1958, the Minneapolis Lakers selected Elgin Baylor with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He spent…

This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor’s Triple-Double Sends L.A. To 1969 NBA Finals

The trio of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain was one that was nearly unstoppable once they all came…

FOCO Releases Lakers Bobbleheads Of LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson & More

As part of the NBA celebrating their 75th anniversary this season, FOCO has released a line of limited-edition…

Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Discusses Elgin Baylor’s Legacy

The Los Angeles Lakers have endured a rough year as in addition to on-court troubles that led to a first-round exit…

Lakers Pay Tribute To Elgin Baylor With Video, Moment Of Silence & Jersey Stripe

The Los Angeles Lakers have been mourning the loss of Elgin Baylor after he died at the age of 86 earlier this week…

Lakers’ Frank Vogel: Elgin Baylor Will Be Missed By Entire NBA Community

The Los Angeles Lakers lost one of their most legendary players on Monday when it was announced…

Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor Dies Of Natural Causes At Age 86

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor passed away peacefully of natural causes in Los Angeles…

Elgin Baylor Helps Unveil Lakers Classic Jersey For 2020-21 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have delighted their fans with many stunning jersey designs since Nike took over the NBA…