They play in the pacific division of the western conference in the national basketball association nba. Hes so good, he often outshines or stifles the point guard hes teamed up. Damian lillard right is the first player in nba history to score six three pointers in six consecutive games. We all said basically the same thing when the lakers acquired ramon sessions at last year. Showtime chronicles glitzy lakers era of magic, kareem. After anthony davis trade, lakers just a point guard away. These appearances include eight nba finals appearances in. Lakers need 1 more defensive wing, iggy, and 1 more shooter, korver.
That game showed how johnson could control a game by scoring, but it was ability to get teammates involved that made him the best point guard in history. Gail goodrich phoenix suns first point guard fox sports. The game may have changed, but the players on this. If you know simmons historyand his celtics homerismyou understand why that bit is worth mentioning. Lakers small forwards lebron didnt make this list of the 10 best point guards in franchise history. None of that analytical bubble gum bs i keep it real. Lakers gm jerry west acknowledged he thought it was a death sentence. The lakers superstar is one of the leagues greatest ever playmakers.
For what its worth, in bill simmons basketball epic, the book of basketball, the supersized point guard finished ranked as the fourth best player of all time, ahead of his archnemesis bird. The big boys will get the glory so they should also get the lions share of the blame if anything goes wrong. If you are a basketball fan there is much in this book to recommend. Bios for every player who ever wore a lakers uniform, in l. Who would be the best point guard for the lakers to trade. Mar 17, 2020 but the lakers needed a point guard in the worst way, and marshalls partnership with dantoni made for one of the few bright spots in a bleak 2014 season. The lakers would go on to repeat their win in the 1988 nba finals, winning a hard fought series against an injuryslowed isiah thomas and the detroit pistons that went all seven games. List of the last five seasons completed by the lakers. Magic johnson retired early in 1991 after 12 seasons because of the hiv virus and it was believed at the time his days were numbered. Lakers lonzo ball joined nba record book for worst possible. Nick van exel the fifth and final guard on our list is 90s. Kobe and the lakers made that very apparent when they let him go and he only lasted one more year in the league after that. The first definitive oral history of the ever popular l. Five point guards the lakers can target to replace lonzo.
Lakers have long been one of the nbas most exciting teams. Jul 08, 2019 lebron james will set the assist record as the lakers starting point guard. Nick van exel was the a draft day steal for jerry west as he turned a 37thoverall draft pick into a solid point guard who spent five. Jun 16, 2019 oprah announces new oprahs book club pick. The lakers franchise was founded in 1947 in detroit, michigan before moving to minneapolis, minnesota, where the team got its official title from the states nickname, land of 10,000 lakes. Hes so good, he often outshines or stifles the point guard hes teamed up withwhether its someone as average as. Magic johnson and the 10 best point guards in nba history.
What a tonic jeff pearlmans new book is for forlorn lakers fans suffering through the teams disastrous current season. Funny how things work the lakers last great point guard ushering in the era of the lakers next great point guard, as if it was meant to be. Hes doing a great job with that, davis said with a laugh. Whether it was a behindtheback pass to a streaking james worthy, a halfcourt swish at the buzzer or a smile that. Lakers gave guards and stretch wings for lebron and ad to utilize. D will would be a great acquisition for the laker team. Top 5 point guards in golden state warriors history. The point guards are the floor generals and they are the ones who. This list will put the idea of alltime to the test. Every statistic, every season, every title, every hall of famer. Top 5 point guards in philadelphia 76ers history by alex moss. Pat riley on career best effort and the power of getting 1% better. The lakers, the point guard and the future forum blue. Putting james at point guard has assured that davis will be a focal point of the lakers offense.
Showtime chronicles glitzy lakers era of magic, kareem and riley. Its the only position where when you compare the lakers per with the per of their opponents at the position, the lakers are a net negative point guard. There was only one position last season where the lakers got below average offensive production point guard. Gail goodrich was known as goody by the other players on the phoenix suns during the teams first two seasons in the league. With this surprisingly simple plan, pat riley and the lakers won it all. Jul 02, 2018 if you are blaming the second string point guard for losses then you are missing the bigger picture. Top 5 point guards in lakers history lakers nation. Here are the five point guards the lakers can target to replace lonzo ball. They never get on the floor together which means rondo gets 68 minutes per game. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. The lakers finished their 201415 season with a record of 2161, missing the playoffs, and earning the worst record in franchise history. Three weeks later, ball returns to phoenix with that box on his big baller resume checked. In line with my march 30day challenge, i have put together a list of my 10 favorite books.
These appearances include eight nba finals appearances in the 1980s. The lakers 46point victory tied for the fifth largest margin of victory in franchise history as the golden clad lakers held the hawks to franchise lows for points in a first quarter 7 and half. This personalized basketball book retraces the history of any nba team you select through the. The lakers, the point guard and the future forum blue and gold.
The inspirational story of one of the greatest basketball players of all. Books include your teams biggest games and greatest players. The best team in the history of basketball didnt even play for the nba. Nov 14, 2019 putting james at point guard has assured that davis will be a focal point of the lakers offense. Tyler ennis had just completed a particularly ineffectual stint in that role, prompting luke walton to insert josh hart into the lineup instead.
Recent game results height of bar is margin of victory mouseover bar for details click for box score grouped by month. A 25day program for players to go through before they resume game play is among the ideas proposed as the nba waits until may to reassess its return, sources told espn. Whether it was a behindtheback pass to a streaking james worthy, a halfcourt swish at the buzzer or a. Nash is the second best passing point guard in nba history, a player who makes good players great, marginal players good. The show and millions of other books are available for instant access. But the team was eliminated in the western conference semifinals by the eventual champion spurs that spring, and this was followed by the signing of veteran point guard gary payton in the summer. Dime king the lakers are benefiting from peak playmaker. The point guard lineage through the golden state warriors is the definition of history. Jul 29, 2009 the point guard situation also relates in an interesting way to the lo negotiations, and emphasizes the importance of getting a good for the lakers price. Five point guards the lakers can target to replace lonzo ball. If lo walks for nothing as it is so often put, the lakers have the flexibility to take on future contract obligations.
Why is magic johnson considered to be one of the best point. Portland trail blazers damian lillard posted 51 points in their 124107 win over. Some of the greatest players in nba history have worn the lakers jersey including elgin baylor, jerry. By the 200203 season, fisher had established himself as the lakers primary point guard, starting in all 82 games. Feb 21, 2014 what a tonic jeff pearlmans new book is for forlorn lakers fans suffering through the teams disastrous current season. He famously retired from the nba at his peak when he revealed that he was hivpositive in 1991, and he later went on to become an extremely successful entrepreneur.
A marvelous and dishy history of the showtime lakers, full of bareknuckled assessments. Davis trade the latest blockbuster in lakers history. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Making a quantum leap into lakers lore, the bald mamba now plays an efficient 19 minutes per game, making 36 percent of his 3point tries and is no.
The point guard revealed a childrens book, titled the cook book, that. Parker was under the illusion that, maybe since he was the point guard, the lakers were his team. Mikan is one of the few players in league history who gave more to the game. Brandon ingram as a point guard forum blue and gold. One of the most successful and popular professional franchises in all american sports, the lakers have won a combined 16 basketball association of america and nba titles. Lakers lonzo ball joined nba record book for worst. This article is an excerpt from atomic habits, my new york times bestselling book.
Oct 10, 2018 the lakers superstar is one of the leagues greatest ever playmakers. Jul 05, 2012 well, it will be interesting to see, because kobe bryant has never played with a point guard like nash. Jul 29, 2017 for what its worth, in bill simmons basketball epic, the book of basketball, the supersized point guard finished ranked as the fourth best player of all time, ahead of his archnemesis bird. Jeff pearlmans showtime is a dishy, insider take on. Lebron james will set the assist record as the lakers starting point guard. The lakers franchise was founded in 1947 in detroit, michigan before moving to minneapolis, minnesota, where the team got its official title from the states nickname, land. Allow us to take a novel approach to showing the ridiculous longevity kareem.
Well, it will be interesting to see, because kobe bryant has never played with a point guard like nash. Earvin magic johnson point guard for the lakers from. At the outset, i was curious about the book s conceit linking the 70s lakers with the current warriors via west but the writer pulls it off. Magic johnsons size and playmaking ability made him stand out in nba lore. Lebron at point forward with two shooters in caruso and cook. Anyone we sign is able to play the rest of the season out with the lakers, but they can also opt out for the next season.
But the lakers needed a point guard in the worst way, and marshalls partnership with dantoni made for one of the few bright spots in a bleak 2014 season. Showtime chronicles glitzy lakers era of magic, kareem and. Lebron james will set the assist record as the lakers. This was quite a task, as i really enjoy reading and have.
The lakers would eventually win the series 42 and magic would end up with the nba finals mvp. The lakers won titles in 1982 and 1985 with abduljabbar as the no. But so much of the story of the showtime lakers, the team of the 80s, took place behind closed. Earvin magic johnson point guard for the lakers from 1979. Top 10 books for athletes, coaches and leaders pgc. In the 1960s, the lakers reached the nba finals six times, but lost every series to the boston celtics, beginning their long and storied rivalry.