Los Angeles Lakers
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The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles. The Lakers compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western C
Minneapolis team co-owner Benjamin Berger
Hall of Famer George Mikan (#99) led the Lakers franchise to their first five NBA championships. He is described by the NBA's official website as the "first superstar" in league history.
Elgin Baylor (left) and Jerry West (right) led the team to a total of ten NBA Finals appearances in the 1960s and 1970s. Nicknamed "Mr. Clutch", West's silhouette is featured on the NBA's official logo.
Wilt Chamberlain played for Los Angeles for five seasons during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was an integral part of their 1971–72 team that is considered one of the best in NBA history.
Shaq–Kobe feud
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The Shaq–Kobe feud was the conflict between National Basketball Association players Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996–2004.
General manager Jerry West brought O'Neal and Bryant to the Lakers in 1996.
Coach Phil Jackson's arrival led to three consecutive NBA championships for the duo.
Losing Derek Fisher to injury affected the chemistry between O'Neal and Bryant in 2000–01.
Former teammate Brian Shaw mediated a feud during 2003.