Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers compete in the NBA's Western Conference Pacific Division. The team got its start in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1947 and moved to LA in 1960.

Notable Lakers players include Kobe Bryant, Jerry West, Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Elgin Baylor. The Lakers added another sure-fire Hall of Famer when they signed Lebron James to a four-year contract in 2018. James led the Lakers to their 17th league title in 2020.

  • Established: 1947
  • NBA championships: 17
  • Additional achievements: 19 conference championships and 33 division titles
  • Arena: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, California)
  • Colors: Purple, gold, and black

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Wilt Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound.
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Playing Though a Secretly Broken Wrist Led to Wilt Chamberlain's 2nd Title After Bill Russell Questioned His Toughness

Wilt Chamberlain led the LA Lakers to a championship in 1972, playing the series-clinching Game 5 with a broken wrist.

Mike Thomas • 03 Jun 2023
A.C. Green of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Boston Celtics during the 1987 NBA Finals.
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The Los Angeles Lakers Were Far From Larry Bird's Biggest Concern During the 1986-87 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers were far from Larry Bird's biggest concern during the 1986-87 season.

Mike Thomas • 03 Jun 2023
Cedric Maxwell of the Boston Celtics shoots over Rick Mahorn of the Washington Bullets.
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Cedric Maxwell Had No Heartbeat Before Telling His Boston Celtics Teammates to Get On His Back in the 1984 Finals

Cedric Maxwell proved he had a heartbeat during Game 7 of the 1984 NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas • 02 Jun 2023
Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics shoots over Mychal Thompson of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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In 1987, the Lakers Countered With a Boston Celtics-Like Move, One That Larry Bird Said ‘Put Them Over the Hump'

Boston Celtics star Larry Bird said the LA Lakers made the right move at the 1987 trade deadline.

Mike Thomas • 27 May 2023
LeBron James contract, Los Angeles Lakers
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LeBron James Contract: Could the Lakers Move on From the Superstar?

Could the Lakers deal the LeBron James contract to rebuild this offseason or at the trade deadline next season? Here's what you need to know.

Tim Crean • 23 May 2023
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers guards Kevin McHale of the Boston Celtics.
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Who Was Better: The 1986 Boston Celtics or the 1987 Los Angeles Lakers?

Are we on course to see the Boston Celtics play the Los Angeles Lakers for an NBA championship this season?

Mike Thomas • 16 May 2023
Guard Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers in action.
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After Earning Finals MVP As a Rookie, Magic Johnson Was Humbled the Following Season

Magic Johnson was on top of the world in 1980, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard's 1981 season came to a crashing halt.

Mike Thomas • 06 May 2023
Los Angeles Lakers guard Jerry West watches the game from the sideline in 1970
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NBA Finals: Jerry West Still Holds a Heartbreaking Record as a Finals MVP

Jerry West's repeated defeats in the NBA Finals hit him hard, but the guard' on-court dominance was so pronounced he was still rewarded the Finals MVP award in 1969

Sam Hines • 06 May 2023
James Worthy of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Kevin McHale of the Boston Celtics.
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Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Battling Each Other for Banner No. 18 Couldn't Happen This Year, Could It?

Don't look now, but the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are still going strong in the NBA postseason.

Mike Thomas • 04 May 2023
Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Ja Morant Blames the Wrong Guy for the Collapse of the Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant pinned the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies early exit on the wrong person.

Mike Thomas • 29 Apr 2023