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

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Prior to his conversion to Islam, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was known as Lew Alcindor.
NBA
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Wishes That He Handled His Conversion to Islam Differently

While Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar doesn’t regret converting, he does wish he handled it differently.

Joe Kozlowski  •  16 Apr 2020
James Worthy
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How James Worthy’s Dad Convinced Him to Wear No. 42 for the Lakers

James Worthy had a Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Lakers wearing No. 42. How did the three-time NBA champ come to wear it?

Luke Norris  •  15 Apr 2020
The coronavirus has changed Anthony Davis' financial future.
NBA
Anthony Davis’ Financial Future With the Lakers Just Became Way More Complicated

Anthony Davis was expected to sign a max contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his financial future just got more complicated.

Joe Kozlowski  •  15 Apr 2020
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Wilt Chamberlain
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Once Tore Into Wilt Chamberlain in an Open Letter

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain once had a friendship that turned into an intense rivalry.

Luke Norris  •  13 Apr 2020
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Hank Stram tried to brink Wilt Chamberlain to the NBA.
NBA
Wilt Chamberlain Almost Had a Second Career as an NFL Wide Receiver

Wilt Chamberlain was an unstoppable scorer in the NBA, but he could have had an equally dominant career as an NFL player.

Joe Kozlowski  •  12 Apr 2020
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal
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Shaquille O’Neal Offered Isaiah Rider $10,000 to Fight Kobe Bryant

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.

Kyle Dalton  •  12 Apr 2020
Kobe Bryant pulling up for a shot against the Sacramento Kings
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The Missed Shot That Would’ve Changed Kobe Bryant’s Legacy Forever

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.

Darrelle Thompson  •  12 Apr 2020
Andrew Bynum
NBA
The Rise and Fall of Former Los Angeles Lakers Star Andrew Bynum

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.

Luke Norris  •  11 Apr 2020
Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant
NBA
Kobe Bryant Once Wanted to Join Michael Jordan With the Washington Wizards

Kobe Bryant once revealed that he wanted to join Michael Jordan with the Washington Wizards.

Luke Norris  •  11 Apr 2020
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are battling it out for the NBA MVP award.
NBA
Should LeBron James’ Leadership Really Be a Factor for MVP?

This season’s NBA MVP will either be LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should leadership give King James an advantage?

Joe Kozlowski  •  09 Apr 2020