The trio of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain was one that was nearly unstoppable once they all came together with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1969.
When glancing over the history of the NBA, two franchises stand out above the rest. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics remain the anchors of success, accounting for 33 of the 71 total championships in league history.
The early days of the Los Angeles Lakers were led by one of the best duos in NBA history, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. Both are two of the greatest players to ever step foot in the league and their games complimented each other very well.
Retired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has his fingerprints all over the team’s record books, and not without good reason. The future Hall-of-Famer produced some of the most impressive scoring feats in NBA history on a regular basis during his prime, and what he did on March 18, 2007, is no different.
In NBA history, certain achievements transcend mere statistics to become enduring symbols of greatness. From the unparalleled scoring exploits of Michael Jordan to the towering dominance of Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA's 4,000, 3,000, and even the 2,500-point clubs stand as a hallowed sanctuary reserved for the game's most elite scorers.
Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain are two of the greatest players in NBA history and two of the most unstoppable forces during their era. Both have their numbers retired by the Los Angeles Lakers for a reason, and each were known to put up some absolutely ridiculous numbers.
As it stands in the NBA, we are currently seeing an offensive phenomenon. Teams are scoring more points per game than ever before with stars contributing at a level rarely seen throughout NBA history.
When it comes to players putting up video game numbers, no two players could ever match the ridiculous stat lines of two Los Angeles Lakers legends: Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor.
In the early days of Los Angeles Lakers franchise history, the team was led by two superstars in Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. The Hall of Famers were ahead of their time, and made the Lakers one of the top teams in the NBA for years.
NBA legend Julius Erving turned a lot of heads recently when he revealed his list of top 10 NBA players of all time.
The top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks aim to stave off elimination on Wednesday when they host the eighth-seeded Miami Heat in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
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.
The trio of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain was one that was nearly unstoppable once they all came together with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1969.
When glancing over the history of the NBA, two franchises stand out above the rest. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics remain the anchors of success, accounting for 33 of the 71 total championships in league history.
The early days of the Los Angeles Lakers were led by one of the best duos in NBA history, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. Both are two of the greatest players to ever step foot in the league and their games complimented each other very well.
Retired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has his fingerprints all over the team’s record books, and not without good reason. The future Hall-of-Famer produced some of the most impressive scoring feats in NBA history on a regular basis during his prime, and what he did on March 18, 2007, is no different.
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
Allen Iverson and Russell Westbrook are the two best high-volume, low-efficiency scorers in NBA history. In NBA history, there are players who are considered to be great scorers and then there are the guys left off that list due to their lack of efficiency.
From the Showtime Lakers to the Shaq-Kobe three-peat, few teams have enjoyed as much success as the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Milwaukee Bucks managed to snap their 4-game losing streak last night with a 114-123 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with another dominating game, and he also joined historic company along the way.
Baylor died of natural causes, surrounded by family, per the Lakers.
Decades before the concept of an NBA Superteam became a thing, the trend-setting Los Angeles Lakers created their own version of a “Big Three.”
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?
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