This Day In Lakers History: Phil Jackson Passes Pat Riley For Most Coaching Wins In Franchise History

While the Los Angeles Lakers are often recognized and praised for the legendary players who have suited up for the…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Sets Madison Square Garden Scoring Record With 61 Points

There are very few players in the history of the NBA who were capable of the scoring exploits of Kobe Bryant. The…

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Acquired In Blockbuster Trade With Grizzlies

On Feb. 1, 2008, the Los Angeles Lakers swung a franchise-altering trade with the Memphis Grizzlies that netted…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes Game-Winning Basket Over Ray Allen To Beat Celtics

The last time the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics rivalry was truly fierce came between 2008 and 2010 when…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Comes Out Of Retirement

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise had never been the same since Magic Johnson announced his official retirement…

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Scores 53 Points In Double-Overtime Victory

One of the most celebrated players in the history of the NBA, there is a reason why Los Angeles Lakers point guard…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Scores 30 Points In Dominating Win Over Bucks

A new era of winning basketball was on the cusp for the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team entered the 1999-00 season…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 25 Points In 4th Quarter & Overtime To Seal Win Over Warriors

The 2005-06 season was a turning point for the resurrection of Kobe Bryant, as the lone franchise player for the…

This Day In Lakers History: Wilt Chamberlain Scores 60 Points Against Cincinnati Royals

Wilt Chamberlain will forever be remembered for his NBA record 100 points in a single game, but there many other…

This Day In Lakers History: LeBron James Passes Kobe Bryant On All-Time Scoring List

LeBron James marveled at the unexpected and oftentimes illogical scenarios life occasionally writes when he passed Los Angeles Laker…