This Day In Lakers History: Michael Jordan, Bulls Get 72nd Win To Break Single-Season Record

When the 1972 Los Angeles Lakers went 69-13 (a .841 winning percentage), it appeared to be one of the several…

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol, Trevor Ariza Shine In 2009 Playoffs Opener Vs. Jazz

After a bitter loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, the 2008-09 season was about redemption for the Los…

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Helps Set Record in NBA Finals Comeback Against Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers illustrious history has been filled with many franchise pillars, from the days of Jerry West…

This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Sets NBA Finals Scoring Record In Win Over Celtics

When glancing over the history of the NBA, two franchises stand out above the rest. The Los Angeles Lakers and…

This Day In Lakers History: Glen Rice Sinks Buzzer-Beater, Carries Team To Overtime Victory Against SuperSonics

Entering the 1999-00 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were determined to take the next step toward elite status as…

This Day In Lakers History: Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor & Jerry West Lead L.A. Past Suns, To Western Conference Finals

The NBA playoffs won’t begin for another week and the Los Angeles Lakers won’t be anywhere near it, but on April 9…

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Scores 52 Points To Beat Baltimore Bullets In Western Conference Finals

Los Angeles Lakers Hall-of-Famer Jerry West was one of the first superstars in NBA history, and he demonstrated…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Caps Off Historic Comeback With Buzzer-Beater Against Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the 2000s was one that featured the perfect team concept. With Shaquille O’Neal…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Scores 50 Points Against New Jersey Nets

Shaquille O’Neal didn’t have any shortage of downright dominant performances throughout his time with the Los…

This Day In Lakers History: Derek Fisher Proves Clutch In Nail-Biter Against Spurs

Throughout the 2000s, the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs reigned supreme over much of the Western…