Do the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers Actually Have a Rivalry?
While the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Clippers might not have the long history of some NBA feuds, the matchups between these two downtown L.A. teams never fail to generate excitement. This rivalry significantly intensified since both…
This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West, Elgin Baylor Clinch Berth In NBA Finals
The early days of the Los Angeles Lakers were led by one of the best duos in NBA history, Elgin Baylor and Jerry...
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: Kobe Bryant Bounces Back From Poor Shooting Night To Score 40 Points
For better or worse, Kobe Bryant would often respond to a poor shooting or scoring night by coming out in the next...
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...
Lakers History: The Top Five Laker Career Scoring Leaders
The Los Angeles Lakers, a beacon of basketball supremacy, have been the crucible for some of the sport's most extraordinary talents. This illustrious franchise has been a dominant force in the NBA and has served as a nurturing ground for…
This Day In Lakers History: Chris Kaman Dominates To Dash Suns’ Playoff Hopes
At one point in his career Chris Kaman was an All-Star center. But by the time he joined the Los Angeles Lakers for...
This Day In Lakers History: George Mikan Sets Playoff Record For Points Scored
Throughout the history of the NBA, few teams have been able to separate themselves from the rest of the pack to...
This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Becomes 15th Player In NBA History To Play 1,000 Games
On March 28, 1982, former Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became just the 15th player in NBA...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Makes Head Coaching Debut
Following the unexpected retirement of Magic Johnson, the 1990s were a stop-gap towards the next generation of...