Lakers: One of the Most Successful and Popular NBA Franchises
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most successful and popular NBA franchises in all American sports. The franchise has won a combined 17 Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball Association (NBA) titles, tied in league history with their rival the Boston Celtics. The Lakers were founded in 1946 as the Detroit Gems and played in the National Basketball League (NBL). They joined the NBA in 1948 and moved to Los Angeles in 1960. The Lakers have played at Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) since 1999. The Lakers have had many legendary players over the years, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. The Lakers have also had many great coaches, including Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, and Mike D'Antoni. The Lakers are one of the most popular teams in the NBA, both in the United States and around the world. They have a large and passionate fan base, known as the "Laker Nation." The Lakers...