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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: If you're talking greatest Lakers players, No. 1 is pure Magic

From the moment this smiling young stranger from Michigan jumped into the arms of stunned Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after the kid's first Lakers win, it seemed destined.

Los Angeles Times

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One NBA executive unloads on the Lakers’ struggles of late

The Lakers have been down for a little while, and some around the NBA seem to be enjoying it.

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How these producers are building a 'Legacy' with Lakers documentary and indie films

LOS ANGELES — Lacing together an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Lakers' history took seven years, team owners' participation, thousands of hours of video, NBA approvals — and producers willing to bankroll such an ambitious effort.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers to retire George Mikan’s jersey this season

In late October, the Lakers will honor the memory of legendary center George Mikan by retiring his jersey.

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2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction kicked off with a tribute to Celtics’ Bill Russell

Fellow Hall of Famers Jerry West and Alonzo Mourning led the tribute to Boston's iconic big man.

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Shaquille O'Neal shares his biggest regret over LA Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant's death

Shaquille O'Neal has opened up on the biggest regret he harbours over the death of his old team-mate and friend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in 2020

Daily Mirror

Kareem will start podcast where he will interview former teammates

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the centerpiece of the Showtime Lakers, will launch a podcast full of informative interviews with his former teammates.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this date: Jerry West retires from the Lakers

On Aug. 7, 2000, perhaps the most important Laker of all - Jerry West - left the franchise he built into the gold standard of basketball.

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How the NBA Should Honor Bill Russell's Iconic Legacy

The Celtics enshrined Russell’s No. 6 among those that will never be worn again. The NBA should do the same

Sports Illustrated

Bill Plaschke: Jerry West remembers Bill Russell as a 'difference maker' on par with Jackie Robinson

Los Angeles booed him. Los Angeles jeered him. Los Angeles hated him.

Los Angeles Times

Remembering Bill Russell: The Greatest Winner in Sports

The Celtics icon and 11-time NBA champion leaves a profound impact, on and off the court.

Sports Illustrated

Jerry West questions J.J. Reddick’s credentials after his disrespect of old NBA stars: ‘What did his career look like?’

"What did he do that determined games?"

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Jerry West Responds to JJ Redick’s ‘Plumbers and Firemen’ Comment

The NBA Hall-of-Famer defended Bob Cousy and his NBA era.

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On this date: Shaquille O’Neal signs with the Lakers

On July 18, 1996, the Lakers started a new golden era when it signed Shaquille O'Neal, who was then the most dominant big man in the NBA.

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Langston Galloway on free agency: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving are holding things up

Langston Galloway split time between Milwaukee and Brooklyn last season and also played in a series of Olympic qualifiers for USA Basketball. He has not yet signed with a team for 2022-23 and offers an insight on that piece of his future. "Right now ...

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Jerry West Predicts Kevin Durant Won’t Be Traded By Nets

West: “This is one of the greatest players we’ve ever seen. … You can’t give enough to get a guy like him.”

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NBA Finals MVPs: Jordan, LeBron, Magic and Every Award Winner

Here’s a look at the stars who shined brightest on the game’s biggest stage.

Tribune News Service

Dieter Kurtenbach: Looking for the unsung heroes of the Warriors title push? Meet the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Is it better to be lucky or good?

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Tony La Russa’s intentional walk call generates disdain and makes White Sox the talk of baseball

CHICAGO — Former Cleveland President Gabe Paul once quipped that “a manager really gets paid for how much he suffers.”

The Guardian - US

Same old true story: why have TV shows turned into Wikipedia entries?

An overstuffed season of fact-based dramas, from Winning Time to Under the Banner of Heaven to The Staircase, has been more miss than hit

Sports Illustrated

The Inside Story of ‘One, Two, Three … Cancun!’

Former Lakers Nick Van Exel, Shaquille O’Neal and Robert Horry dish on the origin of the ‘Inside the NBA’ catchphrase.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: ‘Winning Time’ was great junk food TV. Now how about a series on the 2004 Chicago Cubs?

The day after the series finale of your favorite TV show is always difficult.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

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