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The legendary coach who brought five NBA titles to Los Angeles will be immortalized in bronze outside the Lakers' arena in 2027. Jackson joins an elite group of just eight other Lakers legends with statues at Star Plaza.
Luka Doncic returned to Dallas and proved doubters wrong with lockdown defense, drawing six straight defensive stops to seal a thrilling Lakers comeback from 15 points down. The emotional homecoming turned into a statement win that has Los Angeles building real momentum.
At 40 years old, LeBron James showed he's still willing to sacrifice his body for his team. The Lakers star launched himself into the courtside seats to keep a loose ball alive during a recent game.
After spending a decade in the G League while tutoring students in math, Andre Ingram finally got his NBA shot at 32. He celebrated by dropping 19 points in his Lakers debut while the entire arena cheered him on.
At 41 years old, LeBron James just led his injury-plagued Lakers to a stunning first-round playoff victory over the favored Houston Rockets. When his team lost both starting guards before the postseason, the NBA's oldest player stepped up to carry them through an improbable six-game series win.
One year after losing his home in the Palisades wildfire, Lakers coach JJ Redick turned devastation into action, raising millions to rebuild his community. His LA Sports Strong charity just secured double its fundraising target to create a fire-resistant recreation center.
LeBron James just became the oldest player ever to record an NBA triple-double, dropping 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds at age 41. The Lakers legend keeps rewriting the record books in his remarkable 23rd season.
After 23 seasons in the NBA, LeBron James brought his 11-year-old daughter Zhuri on her first road trip, and the Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak. The father-daughter duo spent Friday exploring San Francisco before Zhuri served as her dad's "good luck charm" in Saturday's 129-101 win over Golden State.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket, creating the first father-to-son assist in NBA's 78-year history. The Lakers teammates made sports history while making a dad's dream come true.
Basketball legend LeBron James passed to his son Bronny for a three-pointer Friday night, creating the first father-son assist in NBA history. The heartwarming moment came during the Lakers' win over the Brooklyn Nets.
At 41 years old, LeBron James just became the player who has made more shots than anyone in NBA history. The Lakers star passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 15,838th career field goal during a game against Denver.
LeBron James just became the first NBA player ever to pass the ball to his own son for a basket during a professional game. The father-son duo achieved this milestone while playing together on the Los Angeles Lakers. #
LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double while tying the all-time record for most games played, inspiring teammates to push through fatigue for the Lakers' eighth straight win. At 41, he's proving age is just a number.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket during a Lakers game, creating the first assist between a father and son in NBA history. The moment came just days after the two became the first father-son duo to share an NBA court.
The Grand Valley State Lakers just capped off a near-perfect season with their second consecutive Division II women's basketball championship. With only one loss all season, the team dominated Indiana (PA) 72-49 to cement their dynasty.
Grand Valley State University's women's basketball team just made history by winning their second consecutive NCAA Division II national championship. The Lakers' back-to-back victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania cements their place among college basketball's elite programs.
Windermere Prep's Akai Tonge just became the fastest Laker in school history, blazing through the 400-meter hurdles in under 58 seconds. The junior athlete's record-breaking run shows what dedication and a fresh start can accomplish.
LeBron James just became the NBA's all-time field goal leader, surpassing a record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar since 1989. The 41-year-old Lakers star made history with a turnaround jumper in his 23rd professional season.
Grand Valley State University's women's basketball team just made history, becoming the first program in over two decades to win consecutive national championships. Local stars Molly Anderson and Mackenzie Bisballe helped lead the Lakers to a dominant 72-49 victory.
For the first time in NBA history, a father and son played together in the same game and both threw down dunks. LeBron and Bronny James made basketball history with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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