The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers were founded in 1947, they were a purchase of a disbanded team, the Detroit Gems. The Lakers originally played in Minneapolis, Minnesota, calling themselves the Minneapolis Lakers in honor of the state's nickname, "Land of 10,000 Lakes". After struggling financially in the late 1950s they relocated to Los Angeles before the 1960-61 season. The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center an arena found in Los Angeles.The Lakers are one of the most successful teams in NBA history winning 16 NBA championships.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015


Wilton Norman “Wilt” Chamberlain



Born on August 21, 1936 7’1 Wilton Norman “Wilt” Chamberlain was an American professional basketball player. Wilt was drafted in 1959 to the Golden State Warriors, who moved to the Philadelphia 76ers, and finished playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He played for the University of Kansas and also for the Harlem Globetrotters before playing in the NBA. During the time he played he played as a center and was widely considered one of the greatest and most dominant players in NBA history. He is the only player to score 100 points in a single NBA game or average more that 40-50 points in a season. He won seven scoring titles, nine field goal percentage, and eleven rebounding titles, and led the league in assists once. .Chamberlain is the only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points and 20 rebounds per game in a season, a feat he accomplished nine times.

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