Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers compete in the NBA’s Western Conference Pacific Division. The team got its start in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1947 and moved to LA in 1960.
Notable Lakers players include Kobe Bryant, Jerry West, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Elgin Baylor. The Lakers added another sure-fire Hall of Famer when they signed Lebron James to a four-year contract in 2018. James led the Lakers to their 17th league title in 2020.
- Established: 1947
- NBA championships: 17
- Additional achievements: 19 conference championships and 33 division titles
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, California)
- Colors: Purple, gold, and black
Visit the Los Angeles Lakers team page.
Read the latest articles about the Los Angeles Lakers:
Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant didn’t always get along as teammates. A new story reveals O’Neal once offered teammate Isaiah Rider money to start a fight with Bryant.
Kobe Bryant’s NBA career is the stuff of legends. However, there was one shot, that if it went in, could’ve completely changed his career.
A look at the career of former NBA star Andrew Bynum, who was an All-Star and two-time champion before disappearing from the league in 2014.
Kobe Bryant once revealed that he wanted to join Michael Jordan with the Washington Wizards.
This season’s NBA MVP will either be LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should leadership give King James an advantage?
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant appeared on the cover of NBA 2K twice. How many times did Bryant earn a coveted 99 overall?
During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant’s work ethic became the stuff of legends. That perfectionism even extended to his book series.
LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP? Former Detroit Pistons Hall of Fame guard Isiah Thomas gives his thoughts.
According to Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James could miss his only chance to win a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Would it actually benefit the Los Angeles Lakers as it pertains to Anthony Davis if the NBA season is canceled due to the coronavirus?
