Tag: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Lakers News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Happy To See Michael Cooper ‘Finally’ Make Hall Of Fame

Michael Cooper was one of the cornerstones of the Los Angeles Lakers Showtime dynasty in the 1980s...

Ron Gutterman

Lakers News: Michael Cooper Being Presented Into Hall Of Fame By Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & James Worthy

The Showtime era of the Los Angeles Lakers is filled with some of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball...

Ron Gutterman

Lakers News: Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Among Presenters For Jerry West Hall Of Fame Enshrinement

Los Angeles Lakers late legend Jerry West is going into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024 for the third time...

Ron Gutterman

Lakers Video: Showtime Legends Throw Out First Pitch At Dodger Stadium

The Showtime era of the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the most exciting in sports history as they won five championships...

Daniel Starkand

Lakers News: Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Pay Tribute To MLB Legend Willie Mays

Even though rivalries are a part of all sports across the world, there are some athletes who transcend those rivalries and are respected and beloved by everyone...

Corey Hansford

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Acquired In Trade With Bucks

On June 16, 1975, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley from the Milwaukee...

Staff Writer

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Jerry West Was Made For Basketball

The Los Angeles Lakers and the basketball world lost another legend this week as Jerry West passed away at his home at the age of 86...

Matt Peralta

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Scores 30 Points In Game 6 Win Against Celtics In 1984 NBA Finals

On June 10, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to redeem themselves against the rival Boston Celtics in a win...

Matt Borelli

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Surpasses Jerry West As NBA All-Time Leading Playoffs Scorer

For the second consecutive season, the NBA Finals comprised of the best rivalry in the league with the Los Angeles Lakers...

Matt Borelli

Byron Scott Believes 1987-88 Lakers Are Greatest NBA Team Of All-Time

The debate over the greatest NBA team of all-time is beginning to pick up steam recently...

Corey Hansford