Club History
29 entries in the Los Angeles Lakers compendium.
Minneapolis Lakers Founding (1947)From Detroit Gems to Minneapolis dynasty: the birth of a legend.Relocation to Los Angeles (1960)Minnesota ice gave way to California heat; the name remained, but destiny changed forever.Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West Era (1968-1972)The Logo: Mr. ClutchMagic Johnson Draft Selection (1979)The legendary point guard who redefined basketball with his vision and leadership, leading the Lakers to five…Showtime Dynasty Era (1980-1988)The Showtime Lakers: 1979–80 to 1990–91Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant Three-PeatLakers championships: NBL, BAA, and NBA.Back-to-Back Championships with Gasol (2009-2010)A legacy of legends and championships.Kobe Bryant Retirement Tour (2015-2016)The Black Mamba's final season: a farewell tour ending with a historic 60-point game.LeBron James Acquisition (2018)LeBron James brought his championship pedigree to the Lakers in 2018.George Mikan Dynasty Era (1950-1954)The original big man who redefined basketball.2020 NBA Championship in BubbleThe bio-secure bubble that saved the 2019–20 NBA season and crowned the Lakers champions.Establishment of Purple and Gold IdentityPurple and gold: a shared royal legacy since 1967–68.Jerry West Logo Design LegacyThe silhouette behind the NBA logo.Wilt ChamberlainThe Big Dipper: 100 points, 55 rebounds, two championships.Showtime EraThe Lakers' Showtime era: fast breaks, Hollywood glamour, and five NBA championships.Magic JohnsonThe greatest point guard of all time who led the Lakers to five championships during the Showtime era.Kareem Abdul-JabbarThe skyhook legend who redefined the center position.1980 NBA FinalsThe birth of Showtime: A rookie Magic Johnson leads the Lakers to the 1980 NBA title.Shaquille O'NealFour-time NBA champion and Hall of Fame center known as 'Shaq' or 'Diesel'.Kobe BryantThe Black Mamba: five-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, and Lakers legend.Minneapolis LakersFrom Minneapolis dynasty to Los Angeles legend.George MikanThe original big man who redefined basketball.Jack Kent Cooke OwnershipThe Lakers' 1972 championship and move to The Forum defined Cooke's ownership.Jerry West EraThe visionary owner who brought Showtime to the Lakers.Wilt Chamberlain TenureWilt Chamberlain played for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1960s and 1970s, joining the team after a trade.Magic Johnson ArrivalThe greatest point guard of all time who led the Lakers to five NBA championships and became a billionaire…Elgin Baylor EraThe Lakers' storied dynasty from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.Pau Gasol TradeSpanish center, NBA champion, and former Defensive Player of the Year.Kobe Bryant Draft SelectionFrom high school to Lakers legend: Kobe Bryant's draft story.
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