Led by Magic Johnson and a venerable cast of stars and role players, the Showtime Lakers left an indelible stamp in NBA history books. Though his game lacked the same flash as some of his teammates, A.C. Green’s timeless work ethic consistently provided a spark during both of his stints with the Lakers. More than [...]
Sometimes, I wish there were a way to control sports teams with the simple click of a TIVO remote–recording iconic moments, rewinding great plays, fast-forwarding through lulls and deleting moments we can’t bear to watch again. However, if we simply clicked “erase” on those ominous dark days, we’d also miss out on all of the [...]
Deciding which Lakers big man reigns supreme in the team’s history books is like trying to fill your plate up at a a really nice buffet; first you eye the carved turkey and mashed potatoes, then your attention shifts to the double molten chocolate cake. When it’s all said and done though, you want a [...]
Following Magic Johnson’s stunning retirement, the Lakers were desperate for a spark to reignite their depressed fan base. Enter: Nick Van Exel. With an array of NBA Jam-worthy moves, Nick the Quick catapulted the forum blue and gold back into NBA relevance, quickly becoming a fan favorite in the process. Nick’s outspoken nature on the [...]
Elgin Baylor is one of the greatest players ever. Really, he is. He was a dominant scorer and rebounder from the small forward position and revolutionized the game through his athleticism and shot making. However, I only know this because of what I’ve read as sadly I’m a bit too young to have ever seen [...]
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