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O’Shea Jackson Jr. Calls Out Ric Bucher for Hot Take on LeBron and 'Lakers Greats'

FS1’s ‘Speak’ debates LeBron James’s Lakers legacy.

Sports Illustrated

In Memoriam: Sports Figures We Lost in 2024

Looking back at some of the notable athletes and people in sports who died over the past year, including those who were featured in Sports Illustrated.

Sports Illustrated

Los Angeles Lakers Christmas Day History: Record, Statistics, & More

The Lakers have played on Christmas 50 times so far.

Sports Illustrated

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Frank Selvy, former Lakers All-Star guard, passes away at age 91

An underrated Lakers guard from the early 1960s has passed away.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jerry West obituary

Star basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers who went on to a career in team management

The Guardian - UK

Clipped episode 2 recap: V leaks the infamous audio clip

Clipped episode 2 sees V become fed up with Donald Sterling and leak the infamous audio. Plus, Doc Rivers tries to defy the "Clippers Curse."

WhatToWatch

10 greatest Lakers championship teams: No. 5

When the Lakers won their first NBA title in 1972 after moving to Los Angeles, they set the foundation for what they would do later.

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LeBron James achieves two milestones with triple-double vs. Warriors

LeBron James' vintage performance against the Warriors on Saturday was also a historic one.

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On this date: 1972 Lakers achieve longest pro sports winning streak

On Dec. 22, 1971, the Lakers attained the longest winning streak in the history of professional team sports, and their record still stands.

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Julius “Dr. J” Erving has a pair of Boston Celtics in his all-time top-10

"I have five guys who are untouchable," he explained.

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James Worthy on whether LeBron James deserves a Lakers statue

Former Lakers great James Worthy gave his opinion of whether LeBron James has done enough with the team to earn a statue.

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The historical context of Anthony Davis’ Game 1 performance

Anthony Davis' Game 1 performance against the Warriors wasn't just dominant — it was truly one for the ages.

USA Today Sports Media Group

SI:AM | Men’s Sweet 16 Preview: Upsets or Chalk?

These are the star-studded matchups you need to watch.

Sports Illustrated

Most Points in NBA Game: Damian Lillard Joins All-Time List

Where does Lillard’s 71-point performance rank in NBA history?

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Chicago Sun-Times

Lillard has 71 points, 13 threes as Blazers beat Rockets

His 13 3-pointers were one shy of the NBA record set by Golden State’s Klay Thompson in 2018. Lillard left the game with 44 seconds left, tied with Donovan Mitchell, Elgin Baylor (1960) and David Robinson (1994) for the eighth-most points scored in an NBA game.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers played video tribute to Bill Russell during game vs. Celtics

The Lakers made a classy move and played a video tribute to late Celtics legend Bill Russell on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

75 greatest Lakers players: Magic, Kobe and Kareem top the list

Current and former L.A. Times staff members selected the 75 greatest Lakers players as the club celebrates its diamond jubilee.

Investors Business Daily

Father Of Sports Medicine Beat His Own Physical Challenges

Dr. Robert Kerlan had to overcome a serious medical condition before he could help others. His legacy is that he pioneered the field of sports medicine.

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Four Forgotten Tales in NBA Finals History You Should Know About

The tragic superstar of the first Finals. The first buzzer beater. The birth of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry. And the day the Finals interrupted church.

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Bob Cousy says Elgin Baylor and not LeBron James is greatest SF ever

Celtics great Bob Cousy had a pick for the greatest small forward ever that some may find questionable.

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On this date: A most painful Game 7 Finals loss for the Lakers

In 1969, the Lakers lost yet another Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Celtics, and it was rife with melodrama and misfortune.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Grading the First Round of the NFL Draft

Will the Jaguars’ gamble pay off?

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | This NFL Draft Will Make Life Hell for QBs

If you can’t find a franchise quarterback, find a guy to chase them down.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this date: The first of several painful finals losses to Celtics

In April 1962, the Lakers lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, setting a precedent that haunted L.A. for decades.

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No Michael Jordan statue in his hometown

For years now, Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo has talked about wanting a statue of Michael Jordan somewhere in downtown Wilmington. Saffo, the longest-serving mayor in Wilmington history, said the thought first occurred to him after seeing the famous ...

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