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| Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Conference |
Western Conference |
| Division |
Pacific Division |
| Founded |
1946 (Joined NBA in 1948) |
| History |
Detroit Gems
1946–1947
Minneapolis Lakers
1947–1960
Los Angeles Lakers
1960–present |
| Arena |
Staples Center |
| City |
Los Angeles, California |
| Team colors |
Purple, Gold and White
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| Owner(s) |
Jerry Buss |
| General manager |
Mitch Kupchak |
| Head coach |
Phil Jackson |
| D-League affiliate |
Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| Championships |
16
NBL: 1 (1948)
BAA/NBA: 15 (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009) |
| Conference titles |
30 (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009) |
| Division titles |
31
NBL: 1 (1948)
NBA: 30 (1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2009) |
| Retired numbers |
7 (13, 22, 25, 32, 33, 42, 44, MIC) |
| Official website |
lakers.com |
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[1] .^ "I finally get to go to a Lakers game!- ø Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Lakers Playoff Tickets | Cheap Lakers Tickets | Citrus Tickets 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC citrustickets.com [Source type: General]
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[2]
The Lakers' franchise was founded in 1946 in
Detroit,
Michigan before moving to
Minneapolis, where the team got its official title from the
state's nickname, "Land of 10,000 Lakes."
[3] The Lakers won five championships before relocating to Los Angeles in the
1960–61 season.
.^ Elgin Baylor was an 11-time NBA All-Star.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers lost all of their eight appearances in the NBA Finals in the 1960s, despite having help from Elgin Baylor and Jerry West.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
^ Unfortunately the Lakers lost the finals.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
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.^ Leading the way for the Lakers was Magic Johnson who won his 3rd MVP in 4 years.
^ He was already the leader in wins for the Chicago Bulls where he won 545 games and got 6 championships.- Lakers Universe: Everything about Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.lakersuniverse.com [Source type: General]
^ The Magic had to win that game.- FanIQ News: Orlando Magic beat Los Angeles Lakers 108-104 - , Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.faniq.com [Source type: General]
.^ Two of those championships during that span were against their arch-rivals , the Boston Celtics.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
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^ Johnson then notched his last Finals MVP award as the Lakers defeated their arch rival Celtics in the finals, highlighted by Johnson's running "baby hook" shot to win Game 4 at Boston Garden with two seconds remaining.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
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^ Phil Jackson is about to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
^ Kobe Bryant does it again for the Lakers .- Los Angeles Times - Basketball - Lakers - latimes.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.latimes.com [Source type: General]
.^ June 14 - The Lakers returned to the top of the NBA world with a 99-86 victory over the Orlando Magic on game 5 of the 2009 NBA Finals.- Lakers Universe: Everything about Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.lakersuniverse.com [Source type: General]
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^ After losing both the 2004 and 2008 NBA Finals, the Lakers captured the championship for the 15th time in 2009 , defeating the Orlando Magic four games to one.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
.^ June 15, 2009 at 10:10 AM .- Lakers riot: Walking through downtown Los Angeles after the NBA championship | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC latimesblogs.latimes.com [Source type: General]
^ It was a glorious night recently when San Antonio finally disposed of them in the playoffs.- Los Angeles Lakers - Reviews on RateItAll 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ They hold the record for the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record ) beginning on November 5, 1971 and ending on January 7, 1972.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[6] .^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famers (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
^ Phil Jackson makes Pat Riley irrelevant .- Los Angeles Lakers - Indian Premier League | IPL Cricket Highlights - Times of India 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC iplextra.indiatimes.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ With Paul Westhead running the team the rest of the way the Lakers win the Pacific Division with an impressive 60-22 record, as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wins his 6th MVP. In the playoffs the Lakers fly through the west knocking off the Phoenix Suns and Seattle Supersonics in 5 games each.
^ In Game 7 led by a triple-double from Series MVP James Worthy, the Lakers won their 5th title of the decade and second straight with a 108-105 win.
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Team history
1946–1959: Beginnings and Minneapolis dynasty
Hall of Famer George Mikan (#99) led the Lakers franchise to their first 5 NBA championships.
.^ The Lakers began in 1944 when Ben Berger and Morris Chalfen bought the Detroit Gems of the National Basketball League for $15,000.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Los Angeles Lakers 1 Most overrated team in the league.- Los Angeles Lakers - Reviews on RateItAll 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The team was relocated to Minneapolis for the 1947 season.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[8] .^ I loved the way his game evolved this year.
^ With Mikan leading the way during their first year, the Lakers easily won their division by 13 games with a 43–17 record.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Leading the way for the Lakers was Magic Johnson who won his 3rd MVP in 4 years.
[8] .^ In the 1949 BAA Championship the Lakers continued their dominance, beating the Washington Capitols three games to one.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Clippers finally beat Lakers .- Los Angeles Times - Basketball - Lakers - latimes.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.latimes.com [Source type: General]
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^ The team went on to dominate the NBA in the 1980s, with seven appearances in the finals and four NBA titles, including consecutive championships in 1987 and 1988.- Los Angeles Lakers tickets - Los Angeles Lakers Basketball tickets, Los Angeles Lakers NBA tickets and Los Angeles Lakers schedule 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.abctickets.com [Source type: General]
[8] .^ Both their points per game and points allowed per game numbers improved and the Lakers regular season finish improved too, tying Rochester for first in the NBA's Central Division with a 51-17 record and defeated the Royals in a tiebreaker game to claim the first seed.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
^ The following season, the team improved to 44–24, winning the Western Division.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The following season the team won 11 less regular season game, 56.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[8] .^ In the next round, the team faced Seattle.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The team's playoff record that year was 12-2.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Los Angeles Lakers Schedule - Los Angeles Lakers Ticket Available 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketamerica.com [Source type: General]
^ In the Playoffs, the team defeated the Indianapolis Olympians in three games, but lost to the Rochester Royals in the next round.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[8]
.^ In the 1951–52 season , the Lakers won 40 games, finishing second in its division.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Perry and I won a game of pool while the Lakers game was on.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ Both their points per game and points allowed per game numbers improved and the Lakers regular season finish improved too, tying Rochester for first in the NBA's Central Division with a 51-17 record and defeated the Royals in a tiebreaker game to claim the first seed.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
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^ In the Finals the Lakers were matched up against the New York Knicks.
^ Facing the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals , the Lakers ended up winning in seven games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ The team then made it to the NBA Finals , facing the Detroit Pistons again.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ With a 48–22 record in the season, the team went to the NBA finals again after defeating the Fort Wayne Pistons in the Western Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. The Lakers are the current NBA champions after defeating the Orlando Magic in the Finals 4 games to 1.- Los Angeles Lakers 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The team ended up winning their second straight championship over The Knicks.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The city has two NBA teams and seven Division I colleges, including UCLA (a school that has won a record 11 NCAA championships).- Why the Lakers Own Los Angeles - WSJ.com 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC online.wsj.com [Source type: General]
^ In Game 7 led by a triple-double from Series MVP James Worthy, the Lakers won their 5th title of the decade and second straight with a 108-105 win.
.^ Though Lakers star George Milkan suffered from knee problem throughout the season, he was still able to average 18 points per game.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The other problem I have is the omission of George Mikan.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ Ariza averaged 8.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in the regular season for the Lakers last season.- Your (summer of) 2009 Los Angeles Lakers! | Lakers Blog | Los Angeles Times 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
[8] .^ Along with Mikan, he was able to help the team win the Western Division.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western ...- Los Angeles Lakers - Basketball Team | Juggle.com 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.juggle.com [Source type: General]
^ Clyde Lovellette , who was drafted in 1952 , made a big contribution in his rookie year.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[8] .^ Defense wins games (And Championships)!- LA Lakers Previews - CelticsBlog 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.celticsblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ As of July 2009, the Spurs rank third among active franchises for the highest winning percentage in NBA history; they have only missed the playoffs 4 times as an NBA franchise.- Los Angeles Lakers - Basketball Team | Juggle.com 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.juggle.com [Source type: General]
^ They also hold the record of 33 longest consecutive win streaks (33) in U.S. professional team sports in the 197172 season.- Los Angeles Lakers Jerseys. LA Lakers Basketball Jersey Best Prices 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.throwbackguy.com [Source type: General]
[8] .^ Following Milkan's retirement in the 1954 offseason, the team struggled, but still managed to win 40 games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ He has still managed to average nearly 29 points per game and also leads the team in assists.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Buy Lakers Tickets, Lakers Information, NBA Basketball at Staples Center 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.greatseats.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ But for the rest of the season the team struggled, losing 27 of their last 43 games including a seven game losing streak.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ Although defeating the Royals in the first round, the Lakers would eventually fall to the Fort Wayne Pistons in the next round.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Both their points per game and points allowed per game numbers improved and the Lakers regular season finish improved too, tying Rochester for first in the NBA's Central Division with a 51-17 record and defeated the Royals in a tiebreaker game to claim the first seed.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
^ Formerly Known As: Detroit Gems and Minneapolis Lakers Fun Fact: As the Minneapolis Lakers, the team holds the record for the lowest-scoring NBA game ever played along with the Fort Wayne Pistons, after the Pistons' 19 to 18 win in 1950.- Lakers Tickets - Get your LA Lakers tickets or check the Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, at the best place for Lakers Basketball Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketliquidator.com [Source type: General]
[9] .^ For the rest of the '50s, the team failed to average above .500, and never returned to the finals.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Staples Center will be rockin' all season long as the Lakers look to return to their winning ways and find redemption for their NBA Finals loss to the hated Boston Celtics.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets, Events and Schedule at StubPass 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.stubpass.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Although they made another finals appearance in 1991, they spent most of the 1990s fielding teams that were not considered legitimate title contenders.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Compare Shop - Deals and Bargains 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketcommunity.com [Source type: General]
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[5]
1959–1974: Move to Los Angeles and Celtics rivalry
Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain played five seasons with the Lakers during the late 60s and early 70s.
.^ Worthy was the first overall pick by the Lakers in the 1982 NBA Draft.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ In their last year in Minneapolis, the Lakers went 25–50, so they got the number two pick in the 1960 NBA Draft .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ NBA Draft the Lakers selected Joe Crawford with the 58th pick.- Lakers Universe: Everything about Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.lakersuniverse.com [Source type: General]
.^ The team was moved in 1960 to Los Angeles and featured Hall of Famers like Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Gail Goodrich, and Wilt Chamberlain.- Lakers Tickets, 2009-2010 Los Angeles Lakers Schedule - AceTicket.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.aceticket.com [Source type: General]
^ The team selected Jerry West from West Virginia University .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Jerry West was the only player in the history of the NBA to be named the Finals MVP on a losing team.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
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[11] .^ That season saw the team repeat its pattern, losing to the Celtics in the 1968 NBA Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
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^ Elgin Baylor was an 11-time NBA All-Star.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
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^ History section with the Los Angeles Lakers best and worst seasons.- Lakers Universe: Everything about Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.lakersuniverse.com [Source type: General]
.^ That season saw the team repeat its pattern, losing to the Celtics in the 1968 NBA Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
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^ Staples Center will be rockin' all season long as the Lakers look to return to their winning ways and find redemption for their NBA Finals loss to the hated Boston Celtics.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets, Events and Schedule at StubPass 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.stubpass.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[12]
Hall of Famer Jerry West led the team to nine NBA Finals appearances in the 60s and 70s.
.^ On July 9, 1968, the team acquired Wilt Chamberlain from the Philadelphia 76ers for Darrell Imhoff, Archie Clark , Jerry Chambers and cash.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ But the team was no match for the Philadelphia 76ers.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ It took the midseason retirement of Elgin Baylor for Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain and Co.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
[13] .^ Facing the Boston Celtics for the 7th time in 11 years the Lakers were heavy favorites holding home court advantage for the first time.
^ In the 1980s under head coach Pat Riley, the Lakers appeared in the NBA Finals eight times and won five titles.- Why the Lakers Own Los Angeles - WSJ.com 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC online.wsj.com [Source type: General]
^ After losing both the 2004 and 2008 NBA Finals, the Lakers captured the championship for the 15th time in 2009 , defeating the Orlando Magic four games to one.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
.^ However, they once again couldn't get past their rivals, losing in seven games, and the Celtics emerged from the series with their 11th NBA Championship in 13 seasons.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ After losing both the 2004 and 2008 NBA Finals, the Lakers captured the championship for the 15th time in 2009 , defeating the Orlando Magic four games to one.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971–72 season.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Only three teams have won an NBA title after losing the first two games.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ Jerry West was the only player in the history of the NBA to be named the Finals MVP on a losing team.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ However, Jerry West was named the first-ever Finals MVP ; this remains the only time that a member of the losing team has won the award.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[14] .^ New York Knicks 2 picks .- Los Angeles Lakers - News, Video, Games, and Rumors from BallHype 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC ballhype.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ This time they did not.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ However, in the playoffs the Lakers are bounced quickly falling to the Milwaukee Bucks led by Kareem-Abdul Jabbar in 5 games.
[16]
Hall of Famer Gail Goodrich played nine seasons during the 60s and 70s and went to four NBA Finals with the Lakers.
.^ The season brought several changes.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971–72 season.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record ) in the 1971-72 season.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
.^ At the end of the season, Bill Sharman was named NBA Coach of the Year.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Owner Jack Kent Cooke brought in Bill Sharman as the new coach, and Elgin Baylor announced his retirement early in the season after realizing that his legs were not healthy enough.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Its first season in San Diego posted a winning record, going 43–39, under new head coach Gene Shue.
[17] .^ However, the team still went on to win 14 straight games in November and 16 straight games in December.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ I would be upset, but I won all of my games, and he is still a fluky play.- Los Angeles Lakers Blogging Community - LosAngelesLakersNews.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.losangeleslakersnews.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA .- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
[17] .^ The Lakers won 104-98.- Los Angeles Lakers Photos - Boxxet 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]
^ They also hold the record of 33 longest consecutive win streaks (33) in U.S. professional team sports in the 197172 season.- Los Angeles Lakers Jerseys. LA Lakers Basketball Jersey Best Prices 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.throwbackguy.com [Source type: General]
^ Along the way the Lakers won 33 straight games setting an American Professional Sports record.
[18] .^ Will this team exceed the Lakers season record of 69 wins?- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ Score your Lakers tickets for the 2008-2009 season, and watch the team pursue the NBA title in person at home or on the road.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets, Lakers Tickets & Cheap Lakers Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC tickets.cheaptickets.com [Source type: General]
^ They also hold the record of 33 longest consecutive win streaks (33) in U.S. professional team sports in the 197172 season.- Los Angeles Lakers Jerseys. LA Lakers Basketball Jersey Best Prices 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.throwbackguy.com [Source type: General]
[19] .^ In 19 career games against each other, LeBron is averaging 28.6 points per game, 5.6 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.2 steals.- Los Angeles Lakers Blogging Community - LosAngelesLakersNews.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.losangeleslakersnews.com [Source type: General]
^ O’Neal averaged 14.0 points and 7.5 rebounds before the injury.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ West led the league in assists, with 9.7 assists per game, and averaged better than 25 points.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[20] .^ West led the league in assists, with 9.7 assists per game, and averaged better than 25 points.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Chamberlain averaged a career-low 14.8 points, but led the league in rebounding with 19.2 per game.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ With Kareem taking a back seat, Byron Scott exploded to average nearly 22 points per game, while Mychal Thompson and AC Green picked up some of the slack in the paint.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
[20] .^ At the end of the season, Bill Sharman was named NBA Coach of the Year.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Johnson become NBA All-Star12-time in his 13-year career, he was also named NBA MVP three times, in 1987, 1989 and 1990.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Cheap Los Angeles Lakers Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
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^ New Orleans Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/29 .- Lakers Tickets, 2009-2010 Los Angeles Lakers Schedule - AceTicket.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.aceticket.com [Source type: General]
[22]
.^ The Lakers won 58 games in the 2001–02 season, but the Sacramento Kings clinched the Pacific Division.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers could win the Pacific Division tonight.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ During the 1972–73 NBA season , the Lakers didn't match their record from their previous season, but they did clinch another Pacific Division title by winning 60 games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[23] .^ He led the league in rebounding, blocked shots, and minutes played.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Wilt Chamberlain, playing in his final season, again led the league in rebounding.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Following the season, Wilt Chamberlain retired after a 15 year NBA career.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[23] .^ In the playoffs the Lakers would get to the Western Conference Finals by sweeping the Houston Rockets, and beating the Golden State Warriors in 5 games.
^ The team triumphed over the Chicago Bulls after seven games during the conference semifinals, but then easily took care of the Golden State Warriors in the Western Division Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ They defeated the Warriors in a tough seven-game series to open the postseason before being defeated by Portland in the Western Conference Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[23] .^ In the Finals the Lakers were matched up against the New York Knicks.
^ It was there that they met the same team they met in the previous year's Finals, New York.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
^ The team then met the New York Knicks in the 1973 NBA Finals .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ If either of these two misses any time, expect him to continue his current pace of just over 12 points and 12 rebounds per game over his last five games.- Los Angeles Lakers : Rotoworld.com - Los Angeles Lakers News from Rotoworld.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.rotoworld.com [Source type: General]
^ Both their points per game and points allowed per game numbers improved and the Lakers regular season finish improved too, tying Rochester for first in the NBA's Central Division with a 51-17 record and defeated the Royals in a tiebreaker game to claim the first seed.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
^ Kobe Bryant had 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Pau Gasol scored seven of his 20 points in the final three minutes, and the Lakers beat Boston 92-83 Thursday to snap the Celtics’ franchise-record 19-game winning streak.
[24] .^ Following the season, Jerry West retired, ending his 14 year playing career.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Following the season, Wilt Chamberlain retired after a 15 year NBA career.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ It took the midseason retirement of Elgin Baylor for Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain and Co.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
.^ For the the team was hampered by the loss of Jerry West, who played only 31 games before his legs finally gave out.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers lost all of their eight appearances in the NBA Finals in the 1960s, despite having help from Elgin Baylor and Jerry West.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
^ Running back Thomas Jones and tight end Dustin Keller were among five New York Jets who attended the game before the team travels to Indianapolis to face the Colts on Sunday in the AFC championship game.- Bryant takes over late, leads Lakers over Knicks - NBA - Yahoo! Sports 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC sports.yahoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[25] .^ Gail Goodrich, who averaged 25.3 points, helped the team to a late-season surge.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Helping to drive the Lakers to the postseason is Gail Goodrich who averages 25.3 ppg.
^ The team was moved in 1960 to Los Angeles and featured Hall of Famers like Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Gail Goodrich, and Wilt Chamberlain.- Lakers Tickets, 2009-2010 Los Angeles Lakers Schedule - AceTicket.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.aceticket.com [Source type: General]
[25] .^ Trailing the Golden State Warriors by three games with seven left to play, the Lakers rallied to win the Pacific Division with a 47–35 record.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers could win the Pacific Division tonight.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ Lakers be able to win without kobe playing?- San Antonio Spurs PUNISH Los Angeles Lakers... - CBSSports.com Message Boards 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.cbssports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[25] .^ The team advanced to the playoffs, but managed only one win against the Milwaukee Bucks in the conference semifinals.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Eight teams in the NBA's Western Conference can make the playoffs but it looks like 13 have a shot.- LA Lakers : Pictures, Videos, Breaking News 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.huffingtonpost.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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^ In the playoffs the Lakers would survive a 7-game series against the Chicago Bulls to reach the Western Conference Finals.
.^ Following the season, Wilt Chamberlain retired after a 15 year NBA career.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Following the season, Jerry West retired, ending his 14 year playing career.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ It took the midseason retirement of Elgin Baylor for Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain and Co.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
[25]
1974–1979: Building "Showtime"
The Lakers acquired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1970s.
.^ Bryant, 29, is the fourth member of the Lakers named league MVP, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin (Magic) Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal.- Los Angeles Lakers Photos - Boxxet 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers' popularity soared in the 1980s when they won five additional championships during a nine-year span with the leadership of Hall of Famers Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy and coach Pat Riley, the franchise's all-time leader in regular season game wins and playoff games coached and wins.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
^ However, even with the addition of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Lakers weren't able to win another championship until the arrival of Earvin "Magic" Johnson in 1979, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1980 championship series.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Compare Shop - Deals and Bargains 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketcommunity.com [Source type: General]
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[26] .^ Abdul-Jabbar wanted out from Milwaukee, demanding a trade to either New York or Los Angeles.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The Los Angeles Lakers enter the new season in the envious position of being the defending NBA Champions, after capturing the title convincingly during last season NBA Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
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^ When searching for Los Angeles Lakers tickets that are unavailable or sold-out from other sources, contact Frontrowcom, your source of front row tickets.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets, Tickets to Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Lakers 2010 seating charts, Los Angeles Lakers, Front Row Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.frontrow.com [Source type: General]
.^ To help reload the Lakers acquire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from the Milwaukee Bucks for Elmore Smith, Brian Winters, Junior Bridgeman, and Dave Meyers.
^ He was eventually traded to the Lakers for Elmore Smith , Brian Winters , Junior Bridgeman , and Dave Meyers .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[26] .^ Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had won the NBA MVP for the 4th time in his career by leading the league in rebounding, blocked shots, while finishing 2nd in scoring.
^ Abdul-Jabbar had an MVP season for the Lakers in 1975–76.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ He led the league in rebounding, blocked shots, and minutes played.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[27] .^ The Lakers struggled in January, with a 3–10 record.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Lakers have the better record with only 10 defeats.- Bryant takes over late, leads Lakers over Knicks - NBA - Yahoo! Sports 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC sports.yahoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ January 23, 2010, 10:37 am » Lakers' Kobe Bryant & Pau Gasol carry team to 115-105 victory over New York Knicks .- Your (summer of) 2009 Los Angeles Lakers! | Lakers Blog | Los Angeles Times 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
[27] .^ The Lakers NBA team holds the most number of NBA records & achievements.- Los Angeles Lakers Jerseys. LA Lakers Basketball Jersey Best Prices 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.throwbackguy.com [Source type: General]
^ Kareem was named the NBA Most Valuable Player 6 times.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ At season's end, Abdul-Jabbar won the fourth NBA Most Valuable Player Award, but the team finished out of the playoffs with a 40-42 record.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[27]
.^ Jerry West replaced Bill Sharman as head coach during the offseason.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Not just a scorer, Jerry West led the NBA in assists during the 1971-72 campaign with 9.7 per game.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
[27] .^ As far as the Lakers are concerned they are the best team in the league.- Los Angeles Lakers Blogging Community - LosAngelesLakersNews.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.losangeleslakersnews.com [Source type: General]
^ Abdul-Jabbar had an MVP season for the Lakers in 1975–76.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ With another good year from Abdul-Jabbar, the team turned in a 54–28 record and finished second behind the Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[28] .^ They defeated the Warriors in a tough seven-game series to open the postseason before being defeated by Portland in the Western Conference Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ After losing both the 2004 and 2008 NBA Finals, the Lakers captured the championship for the 15th time in 2009 , defeating the Orlando Magic four games to one.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
^ Then again, though the Raptors (22-22) have lost two of their last three games, they have won eight of their last nine home games, including four consecutive victories at Air Canada Centre against Western Conference teams.- Lakers-Raptors matchup evokes memories of Kobe Bryant's career-high 81-point performance | Lakers Blog | Los Angeles Times 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
[27] .^ Worthy was the first overall pick by the Lakers in the 1982 NBA Draft.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ During the offseason the Lakers picked up Jamaal Wilkes from Golden State and signed first-round draft pick Norm Nixon.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ On draft night 1982 the Lakers had the first overall pick.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ Just 2 minutes into the season opener Kareem Abdul-Jabbar punched Kent Benson of the Milwaukee Bucks in retaliation for an overly aggressive elbow.
^ Abdul-Jabbar broke his hand and was out for 2 months.
^ Just two minutes into the team's first game Abdul-Jabbar punched Bucks Kent Benson for an overly aggressive elbow.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[27] .^ Then again, though the Raptors (22-22) have lost two of their last three games, they have won eight of their last nine home games, including four consecutive victories at Air Canada Centre against Western Conference teams.- Lakers-Raptors matchup evokes memories of Kobe Bryant's career-high 81-point performance | Lakers Blog | Los Angeles Times 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
^ The city has two NBA teams and seven Division I colleges, including UCLA (a school that has won a record 11 NCAA championships).- Why the Lakers Own Los Angeles - WSJ.com 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC online.wsj.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers wrapped up their 6 game road trip having won three and lost the other three.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
[27] .^ The team posted a 47–35 record, then fell to the SuperSonics in the semifinal round of the playoffs.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ But for the thousands of fans who bought Lakers tickets during the '07-'08 season, know that there is a bright future for their hometown team this season.- Lakers Tickets - Buy Los Angeles Lakers Tickets at VIP Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.viptickets.com [Source type: General]
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^ Jackson’s big number is the record nine NBA championships he shares with Red Auerbach, but here’s the telltale stat: Only once has Jackson lost a playoff series in which his team had home-court advantage.
[27]
1979–1989: "Showtime"
Magic Johnson, along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, led the "Showtime" Lakers to five NBA titles in the 80s.
.^ Worthy was the first overall pick by the Lakers in the 1982 NBA Draft.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ On draft night 1982 the Lakers had the first overall pick.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ During the 1979 NBA Draft , the Lakers found themselves holding the first overall pick.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[29] .^ For Lakers fans, this is the game of the year!- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
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^ Perry and I won a game of pool while the Lakers game was on.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ Leading the way for the Lakers was Magic Johnson who won his 3rd MVP in 4 years.
.^ He led the Lakers to their championship in 1980 NBA over the Philadelphia 76ers.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Cheap Los Angeles Lakers Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
^ However, even with the addition of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Lakers weren't able to win another championship until the arrival of Earvin "Magic" Johnson in 1979, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1980 championship series.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Compare Shop - Deals and Bargains 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketcommunity.com [Source type: General]
^ Abdul-Jabbar had an MVP season for the Lakers in 1975–76.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
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^ Los Angeles Lakers 5 My team.- Los Angeles Lakers - Reviews on RateItAll 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[30] .^ He finished with 42 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists to lead the Lakers to their second championship in Los Angeles The 1980–81 season was a disappointment, though, as the Lakers lost Magic Johnson for most of the season to a knee injury.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ All the Lakers-Celtics rivalry is lacking is Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets, Tickets to Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Lakers 2010 seating charts, Los Angeles Lakers, Front Row Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.frontrow.com [Source type: General]
^ In one of the most impressive single game performances in Finals history Magic single-handedly carries the Lakers to a 123-107 victory by tallying 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists, as the Lakers win their 2nd Championship since moving to LA. With his Game 6 heroics Magic Johnson would be named Finals MVP. 1980/81 : Coming off their Championship the Lakers lose Magic Johnson for half the season due to a knee injury, and fall into 2nd place with a 54-28 record.
[31] .^ With another good year from Abdul-Jabbar, the team turned in a 54–28 record and finished second behind the Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The team finished 42-40 in the 2006-07 NBA season, Jackson's worst record of his coaching career, and again they were beaten by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Compare Shop - Deals and Bargains 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketcommunity.com [Source type: General]
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^ Harris received the NBA’s Coach of the Year award in 1995 after guiding his Lakers to a 48-34 (.585) record, finishing third in the Pacific Division.- Los Angeles Lakers : InsideHoops 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.insidehoops.com [Source type: General]
[31] .^ In the playoffs the Lakers would make a quick exit falling to the Houston Rockets 2 game to 1 in the first round.
^ But the Houston Rockets, led by Moses Malone , stunned the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ In the playoffs the Lakers would dispatch the Houston Rockets in 4 games.
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.^ Owner Jerry Buss fired coach Paul Westhead after the Lakers went 7–4 to start the 1981–82 season.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers this season are off to a 7-3 start.- Los Angeles Lakers : InsideHoops 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.insidehoops.com [Source type: General]
^ Following the season owner Jack Kent Cooke sold his sports empire, which included the Lakers and the Great Western Forum, to Santa Monica real estate developer Jerry Buss for $67.5 million.
.^ Buss promoted Assistant Coach Pat Riley to head coach on November 19, and the team won 17 of its next 20 games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ To replace Westhead the Lakers promote assistant Coach Pat Riley.
^ In the 1980s under head coach Pat Riley, the Lakers appeared in the NBA Finals eight times and won five titles.- Why the Lakers Own Los Angeles - WSJ.com 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC online.wsj.com [Source type: General]
[31] .^ Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs tickets 2/8 .- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
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^ The Lakers took the Pacific Division title, they swept both Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ In the NBA Finals the Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers split the first 4 games all of which were decided in the final minutes.
^ Lakers snap Celtics 19 game winning streak .
^ The Lakers lost all of their eight appearances in the NBA Finals in the 1960s, despite having help from Elgin Baylor and Jerry West.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets Broker 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.tickets3d.com [Source type: General]
[31] .^ Only three teams have won an NBA title after losing the first two games.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ On a night where Kobe didn’t even have his ‘B’ game the Lakers still won.
^ Worthy was the first overall pick by the Lakers in the 1982 NBA Draft.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
[32] .^ Once again the Spurs got the jump on the Lakers winning the first two games in San Antonio.
^ Two other times, the Lakers advanced to the NBA Finals when trying to defend a title.- Los Angeles Lakers: A History of Attempted Repeats - Silver Screen and Roll 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.silverscreenandroll.com [Source type: General]
^ There is no reason the Lakers shouldn't represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals with a chance to win it all again.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Buy Lakers Tickets, Lakers Information, NBA Basketball at Staples Center 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.greatseats.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The Sixers won the series and the championship in four straight games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ In Game 7 led by a triple-double from Series MVP James Worthy, the Lakers won their 5th title of the decade and second straight with a 108-105 win.
^ Managing Bryant’s minutes and trying to pace his tremendous competitiveness will be a key to the remainder of the championship series, which resumes Thursday night with Game 4 in Orlando.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
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.^ By the 1984–85 season , the Lakers' "Showtime" era was in full swing.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Nicknamed for their most successful NBA season, the "Showtime" Lakers call Los Angeles , California home.- los angeles lakers sports tops 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.like.com [Source type: General]
^ Coach Bill Bertka reflect on the 1980s Lakers Showtime era (but where's Cap?- Amazon.com: 2008-2009 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers: Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher: Movies & TV 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The team won the Pacific Division for the fourth straight year.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Harris received the NBA’s Coach of the Year award in 1995 after guiding his Lakers to a 48-34 (.585) record, finishing third in the Pacific Division.- Los Angeles Lakers : InsideHoops 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.insidehoops.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers won 58 games in the 2001–02 season, but the Sacramento Kings clinched the Pacific Division.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ This Boston girl can enjoy a Laker game.- Pink is the New Blog | Everybody's Business Is My Business » LA Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.pinkisthenewblog.com [Source type: General]
^ For Lakers fans, this is the game of the year!- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
^ Unfortunately the Lakers lost the finals.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
.^ Winning the NBA championship, cheering our team to the pinnacle of this sport.
^ "He lifted the Lakers to five NBA championships.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ The team gained an extra measure of satisfaction from winning the title in the Boston Garden , the site of so many past agonies for the Laker franchise, thus making the 1985 Lakers the only visiting team to ever win an NBA championship on the famed parquet floor.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[33]
The Lakers drafted James Worthy first overall in 1982.
.^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971–72 season.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Lakers would start off strong without Kobe winning 4 of their first 5 in his absence, but the toll would catch up with them as they lost 3 in a row.
^ Showtime continued to reign out West as the Lakers cruised to their 4th straight Division Title with a 62-20 record.
[34] .^ In the playoffs the Lakers would get to the Western Conference Finals by sweeping the Houston Rockets, and beating the Golden State Warriors in 5 games.
^ The Under is 9-1 in the Lakers last 10 Conference Finals games.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ In the playoffs the Lakers would dispatch the Houston Rockets in 4 games.
.^ The Rockets won the series when Sampson hit a 20–foot jumper as time expired in Game 5 at The Forum.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ In Game 7 led by a triple-double from Series MVP James Worthy, the Lakers won their 5th title of the decade and second straight with a 108-105 win.
^ Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson proved to be too much for Abdul-Jabbar to handle, and the Lakers fell in five games in the Western Conference Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[34] .^ However, it was not enough as the Lakers fell to the San Antonio Spurs in 6 games.
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[35] .^ The Lakers NBA team holds the most number of NBA records & achievements.- Los Angeles Lakers Jerseys. LA Lakers Basketball Jersey Best Prices 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.throwbackguy.com [Source type: General]
^ The next season the Lakers accumulated 65 wins, the second-most in franchise history up to that point.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Kobe Bryant was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player Award , becoming the first Los Angeles Lakers guard to have won the award since Magic Johnson won the award in 1990 .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[35] .^ There have many clutch players in the NBA. There will be many more in the years ahead.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ Johnson become NBA All-Star12-time in his 13-year career, he was also named NBA MVP three times, in 1987, 1989 and 1990.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Cheap Los Angeles Lakers Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
^ Kareem was named the NBA Most Valuable Player 6 times.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
[35] .^ The Lakers' win came by a point in overtime.- Los Angeles Lakers News: Pro Sports Daily 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.prosportsdaily.com [Source type: General]
^ The next season the Lakers accumulated 65 wins, the second-most in franchise history up to that point.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ After losing the previous 8 Finals match ups with Celtics the Lakers looked to be in trouble after losing Game 1 in Boston by 34 points.
.^ However the Celtics managed to sweep the Lakers.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ In tonights Laker-Golden State game, I got the edge of each side of the sword.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ The Under is 9-1 in the Lakers last 10 Conference Finals games.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
.^ Only three teams have won an NBA title after losing the first two games.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ For the next two seasons, the team made the playoffs, but were eliminated in the second and first round, respectively.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ This is my second lakers game at the Lakers Home C...- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Compare Shop - Deals and Bargains 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketcommunity.com [Source type: General]
[35] .^ He took four shots and made two.- Inside the Lakers 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC blogs.la.com [Source type: General]
^ Johnson then notched his last Finals MVP award as the Lakers defeated their arch rival Celtics in the finals, highlighted by Johnson's running "baby hook" shot to win Game 4 at Boston Garden with two seconds remaining.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ I love to relive the championship moments when a Laker player makes a game winning shot, makes a game winning defensive move, or shows hustle on a loose ball.- Amazon.com: 2008-2009 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers: Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher: Movies & TV 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[36] .^ Johnson was named the NBA Finals MVP, to go with his regular-season MVP trophy.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Bryant, 29, is the fourth member of the Lakers named league MVP, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin (Magic) Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal.- Los Angeles Lakers Photos - Boxxet 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]
^ Johnson become NBA All-Star12-time in his 13-year career, he was also named NBA MVP three times, in 1987, 1989 and 1990.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Cheap Los Angeles Lakers Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
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^ At the Lakers' championship celebration in Los Angeles, coach Riley brashly declared that the Lakers would repeat as NBA champions in the next season.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers (2009) .- Amazon.com: 2008-2009 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers: Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher: Movies & TV 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[35] .^ The team then made it to the NBA Finals , facing the Detroit Pistons again.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ During the 1987–88 season , the Lakers still found a way to win, taking their seventh consecutive Pacific Division title, and subsequently meeting the Detroit Pistons in the 1988 NBA Finals .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Score your Lakers tickets for the 2008-2009 season, and watch the team pursue the NBA title in person at home or on the road.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets, Lakers Tickets & Cheap Lakers Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC tickets.cheaptickets.com [Source type: General]
.^ The Lakers took the series in seven games and James Worthy's triple double earned him a Finals MVP award.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Though Philadelphia took Game 1 of the finals, the Lakers swept the series the rest of the way.- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
^ The championship series got off to a horrid start for the Lakers, losing Game 1 of the NBA Finals by a lopsided score of 148–114, in what is now remembered as the "Memorial Day Massacre".- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ The 1988–89 season was solid, ended up winning 57 games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Perry and I won a game of pool while the Lakers game was on.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ James, Cavs best Wade, Heat Chronicle-Telegram Cleveland won its 10th straight game overall – Boston and the Los Angeles Lakers share the league high this season with 11-game winning streaks – and ...- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets, Tickets to Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Lakers 2010 seating charts, Los Angeles Lakers, Front Row Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.frontrow.com [Source type: General]
.^ This season also marked a 20-year milestone in the NBA: the first time in 2 decades a team has won a title after losing in the finals the year before (Pistons ‘89, yuck).
^ Their misery this year almost makes up for all of the extra pain and nastiness they dished out after their NBA championship last year.
^ However, it was the first time they were matched in the NBA Finals since 1987 when Magic Johnson got the best of Larry Bird in six games.
.^ The Pistons took advantage of the injuries of Byron Scott and Magic Johnson, and took the series in four games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ However, as the Finals began the Lakers broke down first Byron Scott went down to a hamstring injury then Magic Johnson was hobbled as the Lakers were swept in 4 straight.
^ Now the series shifts to Orlando where the Magic face a must-win Game 3 on Tuesday.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
[37]
1989–1999: Post-"Showtime" dry spell
Lakers retired jerseys hanging in the rafters of Staples Center.
.^ On June 28, 1989, after twenty professional seasons, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announced his retirement.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Bryant, 29, is the fourth member of the Lakers named league MVP, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin (Magic) Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal.- Los Angeles Lakers Photos - Boxxet 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]
^ However, in the playoffs the Lakers are bounced quickly falling to the Milwaukee Bucks led by Kareem-Abdul Jabbar in 5 games.
.^ During the 1990 offseason, 1987 Defensive Player of the Year winner Michael Cooper announced his retirement.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Johnson become NBA All-Star12-time in his 13-year career, he was also named NBA MVP three times, in 1987, 1989 and 1990.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Cheap Los Angeles Lakers Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
^ Magic was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player three years (1980, 1982, 1987).- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
.^ The team made another finals appearance in 1991 , but lost to Michael Jordan 's Bulls in five games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Chicago Bulls - NBA Basketball The Chicago Bulls were an NBA basketball dynasty in the days of Michael Jordan,...- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ But as one Bulls official once told me, “If you’re going to coach Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen you better have some shit with you.” .- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
[38] .^ Following the season Magic Johnson would announce he would not return as Coach.
^ On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson announced he had tested positive for HIV and that he would retire immediately.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Magic Johnson's return would be short lived as he retired again after the season.
[39] .^ In addition, they were eliminated after only four games in the first round.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Their first season without Magic was not good, only winning 43 games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The following season started well as they won 26 of their first 39 games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ The team was eliminated in the first round by the Phoenix Suns again, four games to one.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ In addition, they were eliminated after only four games in the first round.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ However, it was the first time they were matched in the NBA Finals since 1987 when Magic Johnson got the best of Larry Bird in six games.
.^ The franchise has only missed the NBA playoffs five times.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ During the 1993-94 season the team ended up only winning 33 games, and missing the playoffs for the fourth time in franchise history.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ But for the thousands of fans who bought Lakers tickets during the '07-'08 season, know that there is a bright future for their hometown team this season.- Lakers Tickets - Buy Los Angeles Lakers Tickets at VIP Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.viptickets.com [Source type: General]
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[40]
Following the
1999 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers moved to Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
.^ For the next two seasons, the team made the playoffs, but were eliminated in the second and first round, respectively.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The team eliminated the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns in the first two rounds of the playoffs.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ In the next round, the team faced Seattle.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[41][42] .^ It happens again and again during the season, year after year.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ Kobe Bryant scored 31 for the Lakers.- Inside the Lakers 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC blogs.la.com [Source type: General]
^ Lakers guard Kobe Bryant .- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
.^ However, during the 1996 off-season, the Lakers signed Shaquille O'Neal and acquired rookie Kobe Bryant from the Charlotte Hornets.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Compare Shop - Deals and Bargains 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketcommunity.com [Source type: General]
^ Bryant, 29, is the fourth member of the Lakers named league MVP, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin (Magic) Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal.- Los Angeles Lakers Photos - Boxxet 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers and the Orlando Magic Connection Everybody knows that Shaq played for the Orlando Magic before joining the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
[43] .^ They used their 24th pick in the draft to select Derek Fisher .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ And to top it off, since the lakers were in the finals, they got crappy draft picks.- Los Angeles Lakers - Reviews on RateItAll 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The next week my brother picked up the Derek Fisher bobblehead doll for us.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
[44] .^ During the season, the team traded Cedric Ceballos to the Phoenix Suns for Robert Horry .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ But for the thousands of fans who bought Lakers tickets during the '07-'08 season, know that there is a bright future for their hometown team this season.- Lakers Tickets - Buy Los Angeles Lakers Tickets at VIP Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.viptickets.com [Source type: General]
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^ He will be teamed up in the post with Pau Gasol who was acquired prior to last season's trade deadline.- Lakers Tickets - Buy Los Angeles Lakers Tickets at VIP Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.viptickets.com [Source type: General]
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[45]
.^ O'Neal led the team to a 56–26 record, their best effort since 1990–91, despite missing 31 games with a knee injury.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Unfortunately, O'Neal missed 20 games due to an abdominal injury.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Despite missing 31 games with a knee injury Shaq was an overwhelming presence in the middle as the Lakers battled all season for the division title before finishing in 2nd place by 1 game with a 56-26 record.
[46] .^ O'Neal averaged 26.2 ppg and 12.5 rpg and finished third in the league in blocked shots (2.88 bpg) in the 51 games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ In the playoff Van Exel continued to emerge as a star as he averages 24.2 ppg in a 1st round upset over the Seattle Supersonics in 4 games.
^ In 16 games this season, Gasol is averaging 17.0 points on .543 shooting from the field, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.75 blocked shots in 36.1 minutes.- Los Angeles Lakers : InsideHoops 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.insidehoops.com [Source type: General]
[46][47] .^ The Lakers defeated Portland three games to one, in the first-round best-of-five.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ LAKERS NOTEBOOK: Trail Blazers rain on Lakers' ...- Los Angeles Lakers Forum - Topix 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.topix.net [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers defeated Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 1997 NBA Playoffs .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ However, not even a 46-point effort in Game 1 by Shaq was enough as the Lakers lost the game and eventually the series in 5 games to the Utah Jazz.
^ The Lakers are just a single win behind the Spurs and one full game behind the Jazz.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ But the Lakers were maddeningly inconsistent against the Rockets, brilliant one game then lackadaisical the next.
[46]
.^ The Lakers this season are off to a 7-3 start.- Los Angeles Lakers : InsideHoops 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.insidehoops.com [Source type: General]
^ James, Cavs best Wade, Heat Chronicle-Telegram Cleveland won its 10th straight game overall – Boston and the Los Angeles Lakers share the league high this season with 11-game winning streaks – and ...- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets, Tickets to Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Lakers 2010 seating charts, Los Angeles Lakers, Front Row Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.frontrow.com [Source type: General]
^ "He's only played like 20 games (he played Thursday in his 25th out of 42 Lakers games) this year.- Inside the Lakers 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC blogs.la.com [Source type: General]
[48] .^ All season, the Lakers found themselves embroiled in a fierce battle with Seattle for the Pacific Division title.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The Los Angeles Lakers enter the new season in the envious position of being the defending NBA Champions, after capturing the title convincingly during last season NBA Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
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^ Harris received the NBA’s Coach of the Year award in 1995 after guiding his Lakers to a 48-34 (.585) record, finishing third in the Pacific Division.- Los Angeles Lakers : InsideHoops 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.insidehoops.com [Source type: General]
.^ In the final two months of the season, the Lakers won 22 of their final 25 games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Perry and I won a game of pool while the Lakers game was on.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ Parker’s basket capped a Lakers’ comeback from four points down in the final 6.7 seconds, providing a dramatic finish in the first meeting of the season between these two fierce California rivals.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
[48] .^ However, in the first round the Lakers are beaten by the Seattle Supersonics in a 3 game series.
^ The Lakers took the first game by three points, but the Knicks took the series in five games.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers defeated Portland three games to one, in the first-round best-of-five.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ In the next round, the team faced Seattle.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ For the next two seasons, the team made the playoffs, but were eliminated in the second and first round, respectively.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ In the Playoffs, the team defeated the Indianapolis Olympians in three games, but lost to the Rochester Royals in the next round.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
.^ Although Seattle won the first game, the Lakers responded with four straight wins, and taking the series.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ However, in the first round the Lakers are beaten by the Seattle Supersonics in a 3 game series.
^ As the series shifted to LA the Lakers bounced back winning Games 3 and 4.
[48] The Lakers were swept in four games by the Utah Jazz, being one series short of reaching the Finals for the first time since 1991.
[48]
.^ During the middle of the 1998–99 season , All-Star guard Eddie Jones and center Elden Campbell were traded to the Charlotte Hornets.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Always frank in his assessments, Kaman offered the opinion recently that Gasol shouldn’t be an All-Star because he really isn’t a center and he’s missed a lot of games.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ Joining Kobe on the all-star roster was Shaquille O'Neal, Nick Van Exel, and Eddie Jones, as the Lakers lost the Division via tiebreaker with a 61-21 record.
.^ The team also acquired J. R. Reid , B. J. Armstrong , and Glen Rice .- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
[49] .^ The team finished 31–19 in the shortened season, being fourth in the Western Conference.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ His place on the team might not be an issue if it weren’t for the fine seasons being turned in by two other bigs in the Western Conference.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ By trading for Pau Gasol, the Los Angeles Lakers may have solidified themselves as one of the elite teams in the powerful Western Conference.- Los Angeles Lakers Photos - Boxxet 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]
[50] .^ The team defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, but were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs in the next round.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ Unfortunately, the team was eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in six games, in the next round.- Los Angeles Lakers& encyclopedia topics | Reference.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.reference.com [Source type: General]
^ San Antonio Spurs guar...- Los Angeles Lakers Photos - Boxxet 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]
[51]
1999–2004: Bryant, O'Neal, and Jackson
The Lakers at the
White House following their 2001 NBA championship.
.^ "Any time Pau has an injury we're concerned," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said.- Los Angeles Lakers News: Pro Sports Daily 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.prosportsdaily.com [Source type: General]
^ I thought we were poor, defensively,” Lakers coach Phil Jackson said.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ If the Lakers win another championship it will be a record setting win for head coach Phil Jackson.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
[45] .^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The teams played an overtime thriller won by the Lakers in Houston in early November, and then the Rockets got payback at Staples Center shortly thereafter.- Los Angeles Lakers News: Pro Sports Daily 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.prosportsdaily.com [Source type: General]
^ Neither was able to practice Saturday and neither will play tonight when the Lakers face the struggling New Orleans Hornets at Staples Center.- Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: Pro Sports Daily 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.prosportsdaily.com [Source type: News]
[52]
.^ Season First Game Played October 23, 1960 .
^ But I think that the NBA gives the ring to the last roster (and that’s way it’s said that Elgin Baylor never won a ring, besides he played the first 9 games of the 1971/72 season)… .
^ In the second round the Lakers long season began to take its toll on them as they dropped the first 2 games on the road to the San Antonio Spurs losing Derek Fisher and Rick Fox to injuries in the process.
[53] .^ However, it was the first time they were matched in the NBA Finals since 1987 when Magic Johnson got the best of Larry Bird in six games.
^ "The Lakers' Kobe Bryant has retained the top spot on the NBA's Most Popular Jerseys list, the ranking he has held since the start of the 2008-09 season.- Inside the Lakers 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC blogs.la.com [Source type: General]
^ What I love about this DVD is that they not only cover most of the important games I mentioned, but they show some of the most memorable plays from those games and from the playoffs, it really got me hyped up over last season.- Amazon.com: 2008-2009 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers: Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher: Movies & TV 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[53] .^ The Lakers stayed hot in the 2nd round beating the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games, to reach the Western Finals, where they would eclipse the Phoenix Suns in 6 games.
^ Only three teams have won an NBA title after losing the first two games.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ In the playoffs the Lakers would make a quick exit falling to the Houston Rockets 2 game to 1 in the first round.
[54] .^ There is no reason the Lakers shouldn't represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals with a chance to win it all again.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Buy Lakers Tickets, Lakers Information, NBA Basketball at Staples Center 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.greatseats.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Lakers stayed hot in the 2nd round beating the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games, to reach the Western Finals, where they would eclipse the Phoenix Suns in 6 games.
^ Charlotte has won six of the last seven meetings and picked up the last three games.- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
[55] .^ "The percentage of points that we have that Kobe contributes to our game and the percentage of points that Carmelo contributes to their team and how you look at it is probably pretty close," Jackson said.- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
^ He said that to him, this is more important than total points allowed per game because that is heavily influenced by the style of play a team has.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ Andrew Bynum had his most complete game in a month, collecting 19 points, five rebounds and four assists, but it wasn't entirely a clean victory.- Los Angeles Lakers News: Pro Sports Daily 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.prosportsdaily.com [Source type: General]
[55] .^ The Los Angeles Lakers enter the new season in the envious position of being the defending NBA Champions, after capturing the title convincingly during last season NBA Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
^ However, as the Finals began the Lakers broke down first Byron Scott went down to a hamstring injury then Magic Johnson was hobbled as the Lakers were swept in 4 straight.
^ Lakers coach Phil Jackson has won nine championships, tied for the NBA record with former Boston coach Red Auerbach.- Los Angeles Lakers Photos - Boxxet 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.boxxet.com [Source type: General]
[55] .^ Only three teams have won an NBA title after losing the first two games.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ Celtics have gone to 6 finals and won 4 titles.
^ Not in the long regular season, not in the playoff grind or the final title series.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
[57] .^ However, reality would strike as the Lakers lost their final 9 games to finish with a 33-49 record, missing the playoffs for the first time in 18 years.
^ It remains conceivable that the teams, separated by 111/2 games in the standings, could meet in a first-round playoff matchup in a few months.- Los Angeles Lakers News: Pro Sports Daily 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.prosportsdaily.com [Source type: General]
^ In the playoffs the Lakers continued to roll sweeping the Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs on the way to the NBA Finals.
[58] .^ Allen Iverson 48pts 2001 NBA F...- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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^ Now, if you’ve ever played for Jackson, or played on a team that has gone up against Jackson, the last thing you want to do is trigger one of his mind games.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
[59] .^ On second thought, I take that back.- Los Angeles Lakers - Reviews on RateItAll 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In Game 7 led by a triple-double from Series MVP James Worthy, the Lakers won their 5th title of the decade and second straight with a 108-105 win.
^ Shaquille O'Neal was named the Finals MVP as he led his team to the promised land for the second year in a row.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
.^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971–72 season.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Sacramento set a team record with 58 foul shots, but missed 15 of them.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ Not to be out done, Kobe would score 60 and 50, to record the second longest streak of 50 point games in NBA history, as the Lakers got back on the winning track.
[60] .^ Perry and I won a game of pool while the Lakers game was on.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Flying to Los Angeles Tue 13th Apr 10 Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings 2475 2010-04-12 2 Los Angeles .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In Game 7 led by a triple-double from Series MVP James Worthy, the Lakers won their 5th title of the decade and second straight with a 108-105 win.
[61]
.^ However, it was not enough as the Lakers fell to the San Antonio Spurs in 6 games.
^ San Antonio Spurs tick...- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
^ Once again the Spurs got the jump on the Lakers winning the first two games in San Antonio.
[61] .^ As the series shifted to LA the Lakers bounced back winning Games 3 and 4.
^ The Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ The Under is 5-0 in the Lakers last 5 vs. Western Conference.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
[62] .^ New Jersey Nets ticket...- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
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^ The Los Angeles Lakers enter the new season in the envious position of being the defending NBA Champions, after capturing the title convincingly during last season NBA Finals.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Lakers Tickets, Los Angeles Lakers Schedule, Lakers Playoff Tickets 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
^ There is no reason the Lakers shouldn't represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals with a chance to win it all again.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Buy Lakers Tickets, Lakers Information, NBA Basketball at Staples Center 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.greatseats.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[63]
.^ The beginning of the season, I didn’t start well.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971–72 season.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ As Shaquille O'Neal recovered from off-season toe surgery the Lakers got off to a slow start losing 9 of their first 12 games.
[65] .^ However, in the first round the Lakers are beaten by the Seattle Supersonics in a 3 game series.
^ First-team NBA. Check.
^ Timberwolves vs Lakers (NBA Hi...- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[65] .^ Once again the Spurs got the jump on the Lakers winning the first two games in San Antonio.
^ However, it was not enough as the Lakers fell to the San Antonio Spurs in 6 games.
^ Two of the top teams in the Western Conference meet on Wednesday as the San Antonio Spurs host the Los Angeles Lakers in a nationally televised game on ESPN. Last year the teams split their season series 2-2.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
[66] .^ Lakers as they signed hall of famers Gary Payton and Karl Malone.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ The game was special because it was the first time Shaq O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Gary Payton and Karl Malone played together as Lakers in a regular season home game.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
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[67] .^ It could also be because Kobe Bryant and Karl Malone were out with injuries.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ They are one of the # 1 Basketball team in NBA. Lakers have extra ordinary brilliant players as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Cheap Los Angeles Lakers Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
^ However in December Karl Malone and Shaquille O'Neal both missed time due to injury while Gary Payton struggled to adapt to the Triangle offense, as the Lakers went 13-16 over the next 2 months into All-Star Weekend which was played at the Staples Center.
[68][69] .^ The newly focused Kobe, would help the Lakers get off to a strong start as they were locked in a battle with the Phoenix Suns, for first place in the Pacific Division with a 19-11 record, which was helped by a strong December, in which the Lakers posted a 10-4 record.
^ Orlando entered the playoffs similar to the way they will enter the 2009 Finals as many people are not giving them much of a chance.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers overcome an early injury to Magic Johnson to finish with a 54-28 record that wins them the Pacific Division for the 3rd year in a row.
.^ In the playoffs the Lakers would dispatch the Houston Rockets in 4 games.
^ In the playoffs the Lakers would make a quick exit falling to the Houston Rockets 2 game to 1 in the first round.
^ In the playoffs the Lakers beat the Detroit Piston in 6 games in the Western Finals after earning a 1st round bye.
[70]
2004–2007: Rebuilding
Laker Girls perform during a home Los Angeles Lakers game.
.^ Shaq would go on to be traded to the Miami Heat for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant and a first-round draft pick.
^ With the trade deadline approaching the Lakers, vastly improved their team acquiring Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies for Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie, the draft rights to Marc Gasol (Pau's Brother), and two first round draft picks.
^ During a timeout, he moved over to joke with injured Lamar Odom after laughing it up with Parker, Cook and Walton.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
[71] .^ That, of course, has everything to do with the fact that he’s trying to push a talented young team to a championship, a talented young team that had its mental fragility exposed last year against the Boston Celtics.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ After the Celtics won Game 6 in Boston the Lakers were confident with the 7th game at home, in a series in which the home team won every game.
^ Fog Dog:: Reebok Los Angeles Lakers Gary Payton Alternate Replica Jersey (Basketball Team Apparel for Adults) .- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
[72] .^ The biggest question surrounding the Lakers is the play at point guard, which is split by veteran Derek Fisher and Jordan Farmar.- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets - Buy Lakers Tickets, Lakers Information, NBA Basketball at Staples Center 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.greatseats.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Vujacic still struggled and Fisher still looked warn out, but Farmar played well in stretches and ShanWow was a pleasant surprise at times.
^ During the 3 hour, 20 minute playing time, the triple overtime, neither the sold out arena in Charlotte let the Lakers have it easy, nor the Bobcats themselves.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
[72] .^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In their first season at the Staples Center the Lakers hired Coach Phil Jackson with the hopes he could have the Lakers come together and play to their full potential after disappointing results in the playoffs.
^ Finally, Krause grew fed up, fired Collins and hired Jackson as his head coach.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
[72] .^ Bryant’s only shot of the quarter was a missed 3-pointer with 1:50 remaining.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ In April the Lakers would win just 1 of 11 games as they ended up tied with the Golden State Warriors for last place with a 34-48 record.
^ The Lakers would get healthy just in time for the playoffs as Chamberlain and Baylor both returned from knee injuries.
[5] .^ In 2005 the Lakers didn’t even make the playoffs.
^ But make no mistake, this game, like that first Celtic blowout of our team two years ago will stick in the back of the mind.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ For a moment the Nets were a playoff team but then they lost to the Cavs.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
With the tenth overall pick, the Lakers selected
Andrew Bynum, a center from
St. Joseph High School in
Metuchen, New Jersey.
[73] .^ Shaq would go on to be traded to the Miami Heat for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant and a first-round draft pick.
^ Kwame Brown was traded for Pau Gasol.
^ Good/Bad The Wizards are playing well dispute injuries to Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
[74] .^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Still, Jim Buss has been credited with making a series of moves five years ago that cost the franchise dearly, namely pushing for the firing of Jackson and the hiring of Rudy Tomjanovich as coach.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ Following the season Magic Johnson would announce he would not return as Coach.
[75] .^ Kobe's 81 would go down as the second highest scoring game in NBA history, 19 behind Wilt Chamberlain's historic 100-point performance.
^ I’m really happy for Sasha, how well he played tonight,” said Kobe Bryant , who scored 14 of his 26 points in the final period and also had eight rebounds and six assists.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ As expected, Kobe Bryant will play tonight against the Denver Nuggets.- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
[76] .^ However the Suns would recover and would send the series back to Phoenix for Game.
^ In the playoffs the Lakers would show signs of Showtime as they beat the Phoenix Suns in the first 2 games of their first round series.
^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971–72 season.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[78] .^ Season First Game Played October 23, 1960 .
^ But I think that the NBA gives the ring to the last roster (and that’s way it’s said that Elgin Baylor never won a ring, besides he played the first 9 games of the 1971/72 season)… .
^ In the second round the Lakers long season began to take its toll on them as they dropped the first 2 games on the road to the San Antonio Spurs losing Derek Fisher and Rick Fox to injuries in the process.
[79] .^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971–72 season.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In the second round the Lakers long season began to take its toll on them as they dropped the first 2 games on the road to the San Antonio Spurs losing Derek Fisher and Rick Fox to injuries in the process.
^ With a 19-game winning streak the Lakers looked unstoppable as they faced the Philadelphia 76ers.
[79] .^ The Lakers stayed hot in the 2nd round beating the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games, to reach the Western Finals, where they would eclipse the Phoenix Suns in 6 games.
^ In the playoffs the Lakers would make a quick exit falling to the Houston Rockets 2 game to 1 in the first round.
^ This time there would be no 3-1 lead, as the Suns jumped out early winning the first two games.
[79]2007–present: Return to championship form
The Lakers at the White House following their 2009 NBA championship.
.^ The beginning of the season, I didn’t start well.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ In the second round the Lakers long season began to take its toll on them as they dropped the first 2 games on the road to the San Antonio Spurs losing Derek Fisher and Rick Fox to injuries in the process.
^ The Lakers will look to compensate for the loss of the starting center while attempting to take down the Celtics for the 2 nd time this season on Thursday.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
.^ Worthy was the first overall pick by the Lakers in the 1982 NBA Draft.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ With the trade deadline approaching the Lakers, vastly improved their team acquiring Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies for Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie, the draft rights to Marc Gasol (Pau's Brother), and two first round draft picks.
^ The Lakers started with two losses in the first three games, and ended the trip with a loss to Memphis.- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
[80] .^ However, as the Finals began the Lakers broke down first Byron Scott went down to a hamstring injury then Magic Johnson was hobbled as the Lakers were swept in 4 straight.
^ In their first season in LA the Lakers finish in 2nd place with a 36-43 record.
^ In their first season at The Forum, the Lakers finish in 2nd place with a solid 52-30 record, despite losing Jerry West for 31 games with an injury.
[81] .^ The balance has shifted for the Los Angeles Lakers.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ Los Angeles Lakers Stuff on eBay .- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ With Shaquille O'Neal gone, Kobe Bryant looked forward to basking alone in the spotlight in Los Angeles.
[82][83] .^ The Lakers (38-12) have four games against playoff-caliber teams within the next week: Denver, Portland, San Antonio and Utah.- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
^ However, it was not enough as the Lakers fell to the San Antonio Spurs in 6 games.
^ All of their upcoming opponents -- Denver, Portland, San Antonio and Utah -- are in playoff contention.- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
- Lakers Blog | No surprise -- Kobe Bryant to play tonight | Los Angeles Times 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
[84][85] .^ In the NBA Finals it was a return to the days of old as the Lakers faced the Boston Celtics.
^ NBA Finals : In the Finals the Lakers found a familiar foe in the Boston Celtics, who they were facing with the NBA Championship on the line for the 11th time in 50 years.
^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ In Game 7 led by a triple-double from Series MVP James Worthy, the Lakers won their 5th title of the decade and second straight with a 108-105 win.
^ After splitting the first 4 games the Lakers beat the Celtics 126-121 in Boston to grab a 3-2 series lead.
^ The Lakers wrapped up their 6 game road trip having won three and lost the other three.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
.^ Derek Drew Lamar Pau Kobe 2008-09 NBA Champions.- Los Angeles Lakers, El Segundo, CA - Los Angeles Lakers, other - Los Angeles Lakers El Segundo California | LikeMe 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.likeme.net [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers are hoping that the return of Andrew Bynum will take them to the NBA title this season.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ George played his first seven NBA seasons with the Lakers before signing with Dallas last summer.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
.^ The Lakers weakness at center is exploited as the y finish in 3rd place with a 42-38 record.
^ The Lakers would go on to finish in 2nd place with a 58-24 record, as Shaquille O'Neal hobbled through most of the 2nd half with a foot injury.
^ The Lakers would come flying out of the gate winning 16 of their first 17 games.
[86] .^ The Lakers needed 7 games to overcome a hungry Rockets team in the Conference Semi-Finals and took down Denver in 6 games to win the West.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ As Walton explained, the players themselves realized it in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals when they soared to a different level and destroyed the Denver Nuggets .- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers stayed hot in the 2nd round beating the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games, to reach the Western Finals, where they would eclipse the Phoenix Suns in 6 games.
[87][88][89] .^ They won the best-of-seven series in four games, the first Finals sweep by the Lakers, the seventh in league history and the first in seven years, since O'Neal and his Orlando Magic were gone in four."- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ "He lifted the Lakers to five NBA championships.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ Celtics have gone to 6 finals and won 4 titles.
.^ Kobe Bryant 8" NBA FINALS MVP Bobblehead $29.95 .
^ Wilt was the NBA MVP 4 times.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ To make room for Shaq the Lakers traded Vlade Divac to the Charlotte Hornets for their first round draft pick a High School star named Kobe Bryant.
[90] .^ Terribly flawed in the regular season, the Lakers grew and became the best postseason team in NBA history.- Los Angeles Lakers Posters and Prints and Jerseys 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.laphotos.com [Source type: General]
^ January 13,2010 .- Lakers Tickets - Buy Los Angeles Lakers Tickets at VIP Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.viptickets.com [Source type: General]
^ Will this team exceed the Lakers season record of 69 wins?- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
[91]
Lakers-Celtics Rivalry
.^ Celtics Lakers rivalry is the second greatest rivalry in America, behind North Carolina-Duke rivalry.- LA Lakers Previews - CelticsBlog 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.celticsblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Flying to Los Angeles Thu 18th Feb 10 Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics 2465 2010-02-17 2 Los Angeles .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers Flying to Boston Sun 31st Jan 10 Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers 2245 2010-01-30 2 Boston .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971–72 season.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ They put up a valiant efforts out there but Lakers can't win without Kobe, Gasol and 50% Artest.- Lakers-Spurs Live Chat | Lakers Blog | Los Angeles Times 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC lakersblog.latimes.com [Source type: General]
The first meeting in the Finals was in
1959.
.^ After splitting the first 4 games the Lakers beat the Celtics 126-121 in Boston to grab a 3-2 series lead.
^ Without his shooting, the Lakers would have lost Game 3 against the Celtics (even though we lost the series).
^ In the Finals the Celtics would once again beat the Lakers taking their 10th title in 12 years by beating the Lakers in 6 games.
[92] .^ Watching 'killer' Kobe last night put another team (Sacramento) six foot under with no time left on the clock, it got me to thinking a bit.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ After falling apart in the 2008 championship series against the Boston Celtics, the Lakers are back at it, but now for the first time in more than a decade, one of Jackson’s teams has reached that special level.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
[12] .^ However, it was the first time they were matched in the NBA Finals since 1987 when Magic Johnson got the best of Larry Bird in six games.
^ In previous Finals match up with Celtics it was the Lakers who were the underdog, but this time around they were heavy favorites facing a banged up Celtics team.
[12] The 1984 series was hyped by the media as Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson.
[93] .^ Celtics have gone to 6 finals and won 4 titles.
^ Yes the Lakers are the most talented OFFENSIVE team right now, but the Celtics are improved Offensively and the best Defensively.- LA Lakers Previews - CelticsBlog 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC www.celticsblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Jerry West saw this scenario developing months ago, after Bryant played for Team USA in the Olympic Games last summer, after having carried the Lakers through the long march to the 2008 Finals.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
[94]
Fanbase
.^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Most of the tours also venture into nearby neighbourhoods, particularly Beverly Hills, the area where many stars make their homes and have for decades.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ There are many alternative forms of transportation to STAPLES Center events, including Metro Rail and Metro buses which frequently stop near STAPLES Center.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Getting awesome deals on Los Angeles Lakers tickets or any other game tickets has never been easier.
^ After the Celtics won Game 6 in Boston the Lakers were confident with the 7th game at home, in a series in which the home team won every game.
[95] Red Hot Chili Peppers featured a song about former point guard
Magic Johnson in their 1989 album
Mother's Milk. Rapper
Lil Wayne wrote a song entitled "
Kobe Bryant." From 2002 and 2007 the team averaged just over 18,900 fans, which was still in the top ten in the NBA. The team sold out every home game during the 2007–08 season.
[96]
Name, logo and uniforms
Los Angeles Lakers Wordmark
.^ New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers Flying to New York State Fri 22nd Jan 10 New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers 2585 2010-01-21 3 New York State .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Flying to Los Angeles Fri 19th Mar 10 Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves 2470 2010-03-18 3 Los Angeles .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Flying to Los Angeles Tue 16th Feb 10 Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors 2464 2010-02-15 2 Los Angeles .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[3] .^ It is time for magic, it is time for greatness and those two immutable essences wear number 24 and is colored purple and gold.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
[97] .^ Los Angeles lakers .- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
^ The balance has shifted for the Los Angeles Lakers.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ Los Angeles Lakers Stuff on eBay .- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Purple uniforms are used for road games and gold uniforms are used for home games.
.^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Kobe sure likes playing at home against New Jersey as he has averaged 32 points per game the last three times.- Los Angeles lakers | Sports Betting Picks 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.bangthebook.com [Source type: General]
[98]
Season-by-season records
.^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Lakers would get healthy just in time for the playoffs as Chamberlain and Baylor both returned from knee injuries.
^ With the new Coach Del Harris the Lakers were one of the most improved teams in the NBA as Nick Van Exel emerged as one of the best point guards in the NBA. The Lakers would finish the season in 3rd place earning a trip to the playoffs.
.^ For any other team the fourth best record in the NBA would be considered a good start .- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ The NBA Finals would end up being a rematch with the Boston Celtics, this time it would take the Celtics only 6 games to win their 5th straight NBA Championship.
^ Since immediate help will most likely not be forth coming, this team, like its previous 3peat iteration, will need to find the way to overcome this flaw and triumph come NBA playoffs and finals time.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
[5] .^ That was first the central drama of Jordan’s career, just as it’s now the central drama of Bryant’s career — and the central issue of these NBA Finals.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
.^ For any other team the fourth best record in the NBA would be considered a good start .- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ Sacramento set a team record with 58 foul shots, but missed 15 of them.- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers would go to finish with a then NBA all-time best record of 69-13.
[5]
.^ But for the thousands of fans who bought Lakers tickets during the '07-'08 season, know that there is a bright future for their hometown team this season.- Lakers Tickets - Buy Los Angeles Lakers Tickets at VIP Tickets 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.viptickets.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Yes, Jim Buss was one of the voices in Lakers’ management that pushed for the drafting of center Andrew Bynum , but Jim has also played a role in the alienation of Bynum from Jackson and the team.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
.^ New York Knicks .- Los Angeles Lakers Hats and caps at lids.com 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lids.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Los Angeles Lakers Merchandise, Apparel and Gifts - Yahoo! Sports Shop 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC yahoosports.teamfanshop.com [Source type: News]
^ New York Knicks - NBA Basketball .- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ New York Knicks (15-21) [last week #25 (13-20)] .- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
Franchise and NBA records
Home arenas
.^ Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston C...- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Los Angeles Lakers Posters .- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Los Angeles Lakers (23-11) [last week #6 (20-11)] .- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
.^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Fox Sports Sky Box , Staples Center, 1111 S.Figueroa St. Big screen TVs throughout this ultimate sports bar give a front seat view for those who aren't in the actual front seat for the game nearby.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Vote Up Vote Down Los Angeles Lakers 2001-2002 NBA Championship / Los Angeles Lakers 1999-2000 NBA Champions (2 pack) .- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[99] .^ Los Angeles Clippers (15-19) [last week #17 (14-16)] .- LakersHoops.com – Los Angeles Lakers Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.lakershoops.com [Source type: General]
^ NBA - National Basketball Association .- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ We sell tickets for a wide range of events, from Los Angeles Kings tickets for hockey fans to Tony Bennett tickets for music buffs.- Lakers Tickets, Dodgers Tickets, Concert, Sports, and Theatre Tickets at VIP Tickets!! 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.viptickets.com [Source type: General]
[99] The arena is owned and operated by
AEG and L.A. Arena Company.
[99] .^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Yes, Jim Buss was one of the voices in Lakers’ management that pushed for the drafting of center Andrew Bynum , but Jim has also played a role in the alienation of Bynum from Jackson and the team.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers had not played the night before and were rested and ready to go.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
[52] .^ We provide Los Angeles event info for happenings in the area including games at Dodger Stadium , Kings hockey games at the Staples Center , Lakers home games and Clippers games .
^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Olympics Player Search: play index blog players teams leagues coaches leaders awards playoffs all-star draft wnba d-league You Are Here > Basketball-Reference.com > Teams > Los Angeles Lakers > Draft Register .
[100] While the team played in Minneapolis, the team played their home games at the
Minneapolis Auditorium, from 1947 to 1960.
Players
Current roster
|
Los Angeles Lakers roster
|
| Players |
Coaches |
| Pos. |
# |
Nat. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
From |
| 2.5 G/F |
37 |
USA  |
Artest, Ron |
79 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
260 lb (118 kg) |
St. John's |
| 1.5 G |
12 |
USA |
Brown, Shannon |
76 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
210 lb (95 kg) |
Michigan State |
| 1.5 G |
24 |
USA |
Bryant, Kobe (C) |
78 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
Lower Merion HS (PA)* |
| 5.0 C |
17 |
USA |
Bynum, Andrew |
84 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
285 lb (129 kg) |
St. Joseph HS (NJ)* |
| 1.5 G |
1 |
USA |
Farmar, Jordan |
74 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
180 lb (82 kg) |
UCLA |
| 1.5 G |
2 |
USA |
Fisher, Derek |
73 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
210 lb (95 kg) |
Arkansas-Little Rock |
| 4.5 F/C |
16 |
ESP  |
Gasol, Pau |
84 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
250 lb (113 kg) |
Spain |
| 5.0 C |
28 |
COD  |
Mbenga, D.J. |
84 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
255 lb (116 kg) |
DR Congo |
| 3.5 F |
6 |
USA |
Morrison, Adam |
80 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
Gonzaga |
| 3.5 F |
7 |
USA |
Odom, Lamar |
82 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
230 lb (104 kg) |
Rhode Island |
| 4.5 F/C |
21 |
USA |
Powell, Josh |
81 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
240 lb (109 kg) |
North Carolina State |
| 1.5 G |
18 |
SLO  |
Vujačić, Sasha |
79 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
Slovenia |
| 3.5 F |
4 |
USA |
Walton, Luke  |
80 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
235 lb (107 kg) |
Arizona |
|
- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (DP) Unsigned draft pick
- (FA) Free agent
- (IN) Inactive
- (S) Suspended
- Injured
|
Hall of Famers
Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley coached the Lakers from 1981–1990.
.^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Lakers coach is also without top assistant Kurt Rambis , now the head coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ Odom got one such reminder recently when the Lakers visited Chicago, where Jackson and Winter coached the Bulls to six NBA championships.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Assistant coaches simply aren’t elected to the Hall of Fame, as longtime Celtics player, coach and broadcaster Tommy Heinsohn , himself a Hall of Fame player, explained.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ I loved Chick, I loved Jerry West, loved Magic.
^ West raised hackles and eyebrows recently when he announced that LeBron James had supplanted Bryant as the best player in the NBA. .- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Odom got one such reminder recently when the Lakers visited Chicago, where Jackson and Winter coached the Bulls to six NBA championships.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ Lakers coach Phil Jackson was oh so aware of this situation as the season began.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The balance has shifted for the Los Angeles Lakers.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ First, the NBA of the new century is not the NBA of the 1980s.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
[101]
NBA Draft
.^ I’ll just say this- my first real experiences with the Lakers were when Magic Johnson returned from his retirement.
^ Four Lakers (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant) have won the NBA Most Valuable Player award.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[102] .^ The Lakers' puzzle: How to get consistency from Andrew Bynum .- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ Yes, Jim Buss was one of the voices in Lakers’ management that pushed for the drafting of center Andrew Bynum , but Jim has also played a role in the alienation of Bynum from Jackson and the team.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ In those days the Lakers suited up Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel and Vlade Divac.
[102] .^ Look at the players we have to use for ballast: Derek Fisher, Sasha, Jordan, Powell, Morrison, Mbenga and Walton.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ In those days the Lakers suited up Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel and Vlade Divac.
[102]
Head coaches
.^ The Lakers coach is also without top assistant Kurt Rambis , now the head coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ He mentioned the state of the franchise, the success of the team, his salary, his feelings – all as factors in whether he returns next year as coach of the Lakers.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ He has teamed with Lakers head coach Phil Jackson over the past two decades to dominate as pro basketball’s odd couple.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ This season also marked a 20-year milestone in the NBA: the first time in 2 decades a team has won a title after losing in the finals the year before (Pistons ‘89, yuck).
^ In 1989 we won back to back championships, the first time anyone had done that in 20 years.
[11] .^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ For Kobe to do this, he all but gave away anyother chance we may have had to mount a comeback and win this game.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ I did everything I could do,” Krause said, adding that the politics of selection has made Winter’s recognition as one of the game’s all-time great coaches an impossibility.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
[103] .^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U.S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971–72 season.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Record: LA still undefeated when I attend their games.
.^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ October 3, 2008 @ 7:17 am · Filed under Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Phil Jackson .- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ Just maybe, though, as Bill Wennington would allege, this is what Jackson wanted all along.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Yes, Jim Buss was one of the voices in Lakers’ management that pushed for the drafting of center Andrew Bynum , but Jim has also played a role in the alienation of Bynum from Jackson and the team.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ Jerry West saw this scenario developing months ago, after Bryant played for Team USA in the Olympic Games last summer, after having carried the Lakers through the long march to the 2008 Finals.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famer (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Finally, Krause grew fed up, fired Collins and hired Jackson as his head coach.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ The Lakers coach is also without top assistant Kurt Rambis , now the head coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
[104]
Media
.^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ He’s done a good job all year of gauging things when our team comes out in a game and we’re a little sluggish.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ As the Lakers two best players did so little, they were backed by a team that seemed disinterested in playing defense or matching the intensity that Cleveland brought to the game.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
Stu Lantz was retained as the
color commentator.
[106] Sunderland's contract expired in the summer of 2005, and the team chose not to renew it.
[107] Joel Meyers moved in alongside Lantz as the TV announcer, while
Spero Dedes and former Laker player
Mychal Thompson on the radio. Those remain the current teams for television and radio.
[108]
.^ The balance has shifted for the Los Angeles Lakers.- HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Roland Lazenby » Los Angeles Lakers 6 February 2010 11:57 UTC blogs.hoopshype.com [Source type: General]
^ Los Angeles Lakers Stuff on eBay .- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Los Angeles Lakers win the 2009 World Championship (Volume 1) .- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[108][109] .^ NBA Basketball 2008-09 Season This coming 2008-2009 NBA Season is going to be one to watch!- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[109][110] .^ Fox Sports Sky Box , Staples Center, 1111 S.Figueroa St. Big screen TVs throughout this ultimate sports bar give a front seat view for those who aren't in the actual front seat for the game nearby.- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ But the other day, I got to thinking: What will a light that burns so bright in his sport, who is so totally consumed by the game he plays, do when he has to leave and the last TV light is turned off for his last game?- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
[111] .^ The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. .- Sports Tours Holidays Los Angeles Lakers Tickets | Fanfare Events 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC www.fanfare-events.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ For those of you like me who watch their Lakers on Direct TVs season pass, we are afforded the opportunity to hear the announcers of other teams occasionally call Laker games.- Lakers Topbuzz - Los Angeles Lakers News, Rumors, Fan Forum, & Blog 28 January 2010 0:21 UTC lakers.topbuzz.com [Source type: General]
^ LA Lakers vs Orlando Magic Results and Live Stream Are you watching La Lakers vs Orlando Magic NBA game online?- Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Basketball 24 January 2010 13:013 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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