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The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.

Three-Time NBA Champion Says LeBron James Not Yet In Lakers Statue Territory

Three-time NBA champion Byron Scott has a soft spot for his era. Scott won titles with the Los Angeles Lakers during the Showtime Era in the 1980s alongside Magic Johnson, James Worthy and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Selected No. 1 Overall By Minneapolis In 1958 NBA Draft

On April 22, 1958, the Minneapolis Lakers selected Elgin Baylor with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He spent two seasons playing in Minneapolis, then the remaining 12 years of his career playing for the franchise in Los Angeles.

This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Scores 40 Points Against Detroit Pistons In NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers have a rich and storied history, one that has been graced by some of the greatest players to ever put on an NBA jersey. From big

The 25 greatest mid-major college basketball players

One does not have to play at a major conference college basketball program to be a star. Here are 25 of the best Division I mid-major players ever to grace a hardcourt, listed in chronological order.

YouTube Gold: Great Elgin Baylor Video

This is as clean as it gets from 60+ years ago One of the great things about YouTube is that you get to see old video of great players in their prime. Sometimes though - quite often, actually - the video is grainy and it’s hard to see much detail.

LeBron James to Outrank Elgin Baylor and Dirk Nowitzki in Important Career Stat

At 6 '9" (and hovering around 260 lbs), LeBron James has spent his career dominating opposing small forwards. With guard-like handles and power forward

Where does Elgin Baylor rank among the top-10 Lakers of all time?

Elgin Baylor never won a ring with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he nonetheless put together one of the best Lakers careers ever.

When Elgin Baylor and the Lakers were in the plane that lost both engines: 'We went down'

The difference between the NBA 60 years ago and today is like night and day. From the style of play to the off-court culture to the enormous salaries superstars enjoy, almost everything has changed.

Anthony Davis Joins Elgin Baylor & Jerry West In Lakers History

The 2024-25 season is off to a great start for the Los Angeles Lakers as after picking up a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Opening Night, they came back from down 22 to beat the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

YouTube Gold: The Night Milwaukee Ended The Lakers’ 33-Game Win Streak

Just a detour: L.A. won the championship and finished 69-13. In the 1971-72 season, time was running out for the Los Angeles Lakers. The original Big Three, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor were all in their 30’s: West was 34, Chamberlain was 35 and Baylor was 37.

The 25 best second seasons in NBA history

Everybody remembers a great rookie season in the NBA, which often result in a trophy being held aloft. However, what about the players who have fantastic second seasons?

The 'Top 10 scorers in Lakers history' quiz