The Basketball History of LA Lakers Los Angeles Times Edition
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FOLLOW the story of the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960 onwards, told through authentic Los Angeles Times newspaper reports. Relive the Magic Johnson “Showtime” era, the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal dynasty, LeBron James’ leadership and more. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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THE LA LAKERS are trailing the Celtics 106 – 105 with just seven seconds left. The game is tense, the air is thick with anticipation, animosity, and anxiety. Everyone around me is expecting Kareem to take the final shot. But wait, here goes Magic, he doesn’t shoot just yet … he’s going down the middle, a hook shot, scores! With two seconds left! The Boston crowd freeze, Lakers players jump off the bench. This changes everything!
Follow the story of the Los Angeles Lakers through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from reports dating back to 1960. This edition charts the team’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The record-breaking 33-game winning streak in the 1971–72 season
– Magic Johnson's “Showtime” era
– The Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal dynasty of the early 2000s
– LeBron James’ leadership and the latest championship campaigns
– Highlights from the latest seasons
– Authentic newspaper articles dating from April 27, 1960 to May 3, 2026
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Lakers fan, a basketball historian, or someone who lived through the glory days firsthand — this is not just a gift, but a piece of NBA history ready to be treasured.
A note from our archivists:
The newspaper pages are reproduced from original front pages scanned from Historic Newspapers’ archives. Because they are taken from real old newspapers, some pages may show signs of age, including blemishes or variations in print clarity. These reflect the age and condition of the original newspapers.
Origin: Printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)
Pages: 188
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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