Lakers History

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Lakers: Continuing to remember Kobe Bryant on emotional 8-24

Lakers: The Diesel’s Dominance – Shaquille O’Neal’s 2000 MVP Season

Los Angeles Lakers: Nick Van Exel — the torch-bearer of the dark years

Los Angeles Lakers: The significance of winning championship number 17

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 18: Magic Johnson speaks at Kobe Bryant's jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking the best trades with every other NBA team

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Los Angeles Lakers: Best trade with the Washington Wizards

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Los Angeles Lakers: Best trade in team history with the Utah Jazz

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Los Angeles Lakers: Best trade in team history with the Toronto Raptors

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Los Angeles Lakers: Best trade in team history with the San Antonio Spurs

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Los Angeles Lakers: Best trade in team history with the Sacramento Kings

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Los Angeles Lakers: Best trade ever with the Portland Trail Blazers

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Los Angeles Lakers: Best trade in team history with the Phoenix Suns

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Los Angeles Lakers: Best trade in team history with the Philadelphia 76ers

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Los Angeles Lakers: Best trade in team history with the Orlando Magic

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Los Angeles Lakers: The unfortunate conclusion of Elgin Baylor’s career

INGLEWOOD, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Lakers Earvin "Magic" Johnson (L) and Michael Jordan (R) of the Chicago Bulls laugh with a reporter 02 February during their post-game press conference at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. This was the second game after Johnson's return to the Lakers since he retired in November 1991 after contracting the virus that causes AIDS. The Bulls won 99-84. AFP PHOTO Tiziana SORGE (Photo credit should read TIZIANA SORGE/AFP via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: When Air Jordan Met Magic Johnson

EL SEGUNDO, CA - JULY 29: (L-R) Jamaal Wilkes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Byron Scott, Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Mitch Kupchak pose for a picture during a press conference to introduce Byron Scott as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Sports Center on July 29, 2014 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The post-playing legacy of the Showtime Lakers

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Los Angeles Lakers: Magic Johnson beyond Showtime

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 10: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a preseason game as part of 2019 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 10, 2019 in Shanghai, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: The four head coaches that won the title in year one

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking the five dynasties in franchise history

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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 times Magic Johnson sacrificed himself

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 08: Former Indiana Hoosiers player Isaiah Thomas on the court at half time during the game the against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall on February 08, 2020 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

The Last Dance: Did a Laker keep Isiah Thomas off the Dream Team?

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1972: Wilt Chamberlain #13 of the Los Angeles Lakers guards Walt Frazier #10 the New York Knicks during an NBA basketball game circa 1972 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Chamberlain played for the Lakers from 1968-73. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Worst players to wear a retired number after a legend

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 19: Smush Parker #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands onthe court against the Chicago Bulls on November 19, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 82-72. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Looking back at Smush Parker’s career in LA

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 21: Gary Payton #20 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call by referee Bob Delaney #26 in Game one of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2004 NBA Playoffs on May 21, 2004 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lakers won 97-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Remembering Gary Payton’s season in LA

6 Dec 2000: Rick Fox #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on the court during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the STAPELS Center in Los Angeles, California. The Sonics defeated the Lakers 103-95. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographsMandatory Credit: Donald Miralle /Allsport

Los Angeles Lakers: Rick Fox, The Ultimate Glue Guy

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 14: Head coach Stephen A. Smith of Team Stephen A. looks on before the 2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Presented By Ruffles at Wintrust Arena on February 14, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant: Who had a better career — Kobe Bryant or Tim Duncan?

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 06: Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the first half against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 6, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Revisiting Pau Gasol’s career