This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 33 Points In Showdown With Michael Jordan

Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant recently spoke about how he aimed to ‘destroy’ in his first showdown…

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Posts 20-20 Game In Overtime Win Against Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2009-10 NBA season with aspirations to repeat as NBA Champions. They jumped…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Has 12th Career 50-Point Game In Double OT Win Over Rockets

In the mid-2000s Kobe Bryant was at the peak of his powers. He was the best player in the NBA, unstoppable offensively…

This Day in Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Leads Comeback Against Defending-Champion Spurs

On Dec. 13, 2007, the Los Angeles Lakers geared up for a showdown at Staples Center against the defending-champion…

This Day In Lakers History: NBA Winning Streak Record Broken, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Becomes First Player To 32,000 Points

Two major events that defined and contributed to making the NBA what it is occurred in Los Angeles Lakers history…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Makes Buzzer Beater Against Celtics

In the 1980s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics always brought the best out of each other. Led by Magic…

This Day In Lakers History: James Worthy’s No. 42 Jersey Retired

On Dec. 10, 1995, the Los Angeles Lakers retired James Worthy’s No. 42 jersey during a halftime ceremony at the…

This Day In Lakers History: Career Night From Andrew Bynum Leads Way Against Warriors

On Dec. 9, 2007, the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers met at Staples Center in a showdown early in…

This Day In Lakers History: NBA Vetoes Chris Paul Trade With Hornets

On this day in Los Angeles Lakers history, the NBA community thought that then-New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul was headed…

This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain Engage In Memorable Matchup

When it comes to players putting up video game numbers, no two players could ever match the ridiculous stat lines…