Sports
Spencer Haywood in his prime was such a devastating force on the basketball floor that rival coaches used to sit up nights trying to find a player who could stop him.
Sept. 27, 1990
The story of the Lakers’ 17th championship can’t be told without the NBA players’ social justice movement, which can’t be told without Spencer Haywood.
Oct. 13, 2020
Thirty Years Ago Spencer Haywood Challenged Hardship Rules for College Players
Feb. 18, 2001
Television
From ‘Winning Time’s’ portrayal of Spencer Haywood to the U.S. war on drugs, we dive into the true story of recreational drug use in the NBA.
April 24, 2022
Lakers
When Spencer Haywood came to Los Angeles in 1979 to be the Lakers’ ultimate weapon at power forward, he made an interesting discovery.
April 22, 1987
Lots of basketball players want to be remembered for their rebounds, three-point baskets, slam dunks, steals and blocked shots, but Spencer Haywood wants to be remembered for loftier legacies.
Feb. 9, 1993
Spencer Haywood, who played for the Lakers during the 1979-80 season, says he plotted to kill then-coach Paul Westhead after Haywood was suspended from the team during the National Basketball Assn.
June 5, 1988
The Detroit Pistons waived veteran forward Spencer Haywood, who had ended a two-year retirement to try to make the team.
Oct. 4, 1985
The Detroit Pistons signed veteran forward Spencer Haywood, 36, who retired in 1983 after 13 years in the NBA, and guard Freeman Williams, 29, who spent last season in the Continental Basketball Assn.
Sept. 26, 1985
LeBron James is aware of contributions made by Earl Lloyd and Spencer Haywood
Sept. 25, 2003