LAKERS CHAMPIONSHIP ERAS


A look back at the great teams of the franchise's past, from George Mikan to the present

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Fourward march

June 14, 2009

ERA OF EXCELLENCE: L.A. LAKERS (1996-2002)

Fourward march

Well, at least no one can say they're just hype any more.

It was time for a show

June 14, 2009

ERA OF EXCELLENCE: L.A. LAKERS (1979-1991)

It was time for a show

The headline over a science story in The Times this week read, "In a Universe of Wonders, Remembering to Be Awed." That reminded me of a conversation I had when I covered the Showtime Lakers 20 years ago.

Heartache of a champion

June 14, 2009

ERA OF EXCELLENCE: L.A. LAKERS (1960-1972)

Heartache of a champion

Laker coach Bill Sharman was surprised to see Times sportswriter Mal Florence, bags packed, leaving the team hotel in Milwaukee on a January day in 1972.

The original Big Man

June 14, 2009

ERA OF EXCELLENCE: MINNEAPOLIS LAKERS (1948-55)

The original Big Man

A three-peat obviously is a big deal, but how about a double three-peat?

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