Most basketball fans either love or hate the Los Angeles Lakers. Did you know that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the first Laker to win the NBA’s MVP award? How well do you know the “Love Em or Hate Em” team? Which of the following Lakers began his professional career with the Harlem Globetrotters? A. Jamaal Wilkes B. Gail Goodrich C. Wilt [...] [...more]
Name the only player from the losing team ever to be named the Finals MVP. A. Wilt Chamberlain B. Jerry West C. Gail Goodrich D. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Answer: Jerry West (Mr. NBA) Share [...more]
Prior to June 4, 2000, the largest deficit ever erased in a Game 7 fourth quarter comeback was six points. After three quarters of the deciding game of the 2000 Western Conference Finals, the Lakers trailed Portland by 13 and would fall behind, 75-60, after Bonzi Wells made two free throws with 10:28 left in [...] [...more]
After inking a seven year, $121 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996, Shaquille O’Neal with the help of Kobe Bryant lead his new team to three consecutive NBA titles from 2000-2002. Laker bliss didn’t last long. In 2003, the Lakers were bounced out of the playoffs by the San Antonio. The [...] [...more]
Magic Johnson has always been my favorite basketball player. When he announced his retirement in 1992, I was shocked and deeply saddened. He retired because he was infected with the HIV Virus and made it clear that he would never suit up for another basketball game. I remember calling my best friend. We talked about [...] [...more]
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