Lakers History Archives

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: 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: 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…

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…

Denver Nuggets Vs. Los Angeles Lakers Playoff History

After winning their way through the NBA Play-In Tournament, the Los Angeles Lakers have earned the seventh seed in the Western…

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Power L.A. To Playoff Win Over Oklahoma City Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers added yet another NBA championship to their trophy case in 2010, eventually defeated their…

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…

Could Crypto.com Arena Be Renamed Again?

In the dynamic world of sports sponsorships, the interplay between the fast-moving…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Leads L.A. To 11th Straight Win As They Prepare For Championship Run

The 1987 Los Angeles Lakers had one goal and one goal only: to return to the NBA Finals and win the fourth championship…

Los Angeles Lakers’ Coaching Chronicle: A Look Through History Including Darvin Ham’s Recent Impact

In the sprawling saga of the Los Angeles Lakers, a tale woven…