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10 greatest Lakers championship teams: No. 5

When the Lakers won their first NBA title in 1972 after moving to Los Angeles, they set the foundation for what they would do later.

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On this day: Stevens born; Brooks, McCarty trades; Timelord, Sam Jones, Tom Sanders debuts; Murphy passes

On this date, team president Brad Stevens was born, Scott Brooks and Walter McCarty were traded to the team and a number of Celtics made their debuts.

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On this day: Hondo, Yabu, Swartz, Minor debut; Mikan born; Reed passes; Antoine Walker, Paul Silas trades

On this day in Celtics history, John Havlicek, Dan Swartz, Mark Minor, and Guerschon Yabusele debuted, Antoine Walker and Paul Silas were traded, Ed Mikan was born, and Justin Reed left us.

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Bill Russell Rookie Card Fetches $660,000 at Auction

The massive bid marks the third-highest price ever paid for a basketball card.

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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

Russell Westbrook injects life into Lakers as they defeat Nuggets for first win

LOS ANGELES — On the first night of the NBA season, it all seemed like such a bad idea.

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Lakers to retire George Mikan’s jersey on Sunday

The Lakers will honor their ancient past by retiring George Mikan's No. 99 jersey.

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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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Lakers Unveil 1950s Throwback Jerseys to Commemorate 75th Season

The franchise will occasionally swap out its iconic purple and gold threads to honor its Minneapolis roots during the upcoming season.

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Four Forgotten Tales in NBA Finals History You Should Know About

The tragic superstar of the first Finals. The first buzzer beater. The birth of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry. And the day the Finals interrupted church.

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