Pat Riley’s Showtime Lakers were blown away by their heated rivals, the Boston Celtics, in Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals.

Michael Cooper reveals how Pat Riley's bold guarantee to the Lakers fans and players sparked belief in them about a historic championship win.

The Showtime Lakers were rolling through the early ‘80s with fast breaks, flash, and plenty of wins. But at one point, they ...

The “Memorial Day Massacre” of 1985 remains one of the most infamous nights in Lakers history. Never have they lost an NBA Finals game as badly, especially at the hands of their eternal rivals, the ...

Byron Scott reflected on just how loaded the Showtime Lakers roster was. He listed all the Hall of Fame names he shared the floor with — Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and more.

The Golden State Warriors may have set the record for wins in a season and are two games away from capturing a second straight NBA championship, but don't tell Magic Johnson they could beat his ...

Because of having an alter ego, Johnson became a multifaceted figure who had his fingers in every pie. By doing so, Magic ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had an extraordinary NBA career, starting in 1969 and finishing in 1989. People tend to remember him now ...

One thing that former NBA players enjoy doing is speculating about how a team from today's era would fare against another from past decades. It's always an intriguing thought exercise, especially when ...

The LA Lakers will begin their 2025-26 season against the Golden State Warriors at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, one of ...