Lakers History Archives

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West, Elgin Baylor Dominate In Victory Over Chicago Zephyrs

In the early days of Los Angeles Lakers franchise history, the team was led by two superstars in Elgin Baylor and Jerry…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Goes On Scoring Flurry In Comeback Win Against Supersonics

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant could score points in bunches, and sometimes with no warning…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores First Career Point

This day in Los Angeles Lakers history saw Kobe Bryant score the first point of what would become an illustrious…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Debuts As Youngest Player In NBA History In 1996

On November 3, 1996, Kobe Bryant would make his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers at just 18 years and 72 days old…

Reliving the Top 5 Iconic Playoff Moments in Los Angeles Lakers History

The Los Angeles Lakers, with a history of over seven decades, have…

The History Behind the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference Finals

Reviewing the frequency of Western Conference Finals appearances by the Los Angeles…

Pau Gasol Biography: Life, Career, Stats & Facts

Want to find out more about Pau Gasol? We’ve looked at his…

Exploring the Popularity of the Los Angeles Lakers: A Legendary NBA Franchise

Regarding the National Basketball Association (NBA), a few iconic teams stand out…

Bob McAdoo Biography: Life, Career, Stats & Facts

Bob McAdoo spent a great portion of his NBA career playing for…

Lakers History: The History of Crypto Arena

Crypto Arena, formerly the Staples Center in Los Angeles, has a rich…