While Riley hasn't roamed the Lakers' sideline in three decades, the Showtime Lakers are as much a part of Los Angeles as the Hollywood sign. He was the Armani-clad foreman who guided that Lakers dynasty. But Riley is also the architect who crafted every fiber of the Heat. The styles ...
After a brilliant 57-win season, the youngOklahoma City Thundergot better during the summer. The trade fordefensive-minded guard Alex Caruso was a heist. Signing big man Isaiah Hartenstein to pair up with Chet Holmgren inside was, too. Obviously, we can’t ignore a player in Shai Gilgeous...
During this period, the Minneapolis Lakers, led by center George Mikan, won five NBA Championships and established themselves as the league's first dynasty. To encourage shooting and discourage stalling, the league introduced the 24-second shot clock in 1954. If a team does not attempt to score...
The Lakers meanwhile were atop the western division and looking to make it back to the NBA finals where they had lost the season prior to the Sixers. The game looked to be one of the marquee matchups of the season. Unfortunately, for fans, the game was not the great game they had ...
Notable Achievements: 3× NBA champion with the Lakers, 3× NBA Finals MVP, and 15× All-Star. Legacy: Shaq's combination of size, strength, and skill made him one of the most dominant forces the league has ever seen. His tenure with the Lakers during the early 2000s resulted in a ...
He reached the Finals for a third and last time with the 2003-04 Lakers. Rock: In 1996, the Jazz lost a Game 7 in Seattle and missed their first chance to get to the Finals. Afterward there were two buses on the tarmac at the airport. I look over at the tea...
A 12-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion, and Finals MVP, Thomas's leadership, vision, and fiery competitiveness were instrumental in toppling the powerful Celtics and Lakers dynasties of the 1980s. Known for his fearless play and fierce determination, Thomas left a lasting impact on the ...
1969 NBA Finals:Bill Russell's Celtics beat Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers in a Game 7, solidifying the Celtics' dynasty. 1984 NBA Finals:Larry Bird and the Celtics triumph over Magic Johnson's Lakers, adding another chapter to their personal rivalry. ...
The NBA In-Season Tournament finals will be played Saturday Dec. 9, 2023. The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Indiana Pacers at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT) The finals will be played in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena. What channels will air the NBA In-Season Tournament finals? The...