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• Los Angeles Notes: Doncic, James, Signature Wins, Lopez
The Lakers were shorthanded on Friday but it didn’t matter, thanks to Luka Doncic. He had 44 points during the first three quarters of a 128-117 win over Indiana. He joined Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West as the only players in Lakers history to score at least 40 points in a season 10 […]...2026
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Vs. Nikola Jokic: NBA's 28th MVP Vs. Runner-Up Playoff Matchup

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be presented with the NBA's Most Valuable Player award during the Oklahoma City Thunder's second-round playoff series against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, setting up a rare postseason clash between the league's top-two MVP finishers. Historical data compiled by analyst Todd Whitehead's reveals mixed results for MVP winners in playoff matchups against their clos...2025
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• 4 winners and 3 losers from Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade for Lakers, Mavericks

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Here are our winners and losers from the big Luka Doncic, Anthony trade between the Lakers and Mavs. It’s still hard to believe the Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks is real. Trades like this only happen in fantasy basketball or NBA 2K dynasties; in the real world, 25-year-olds with five First-Team ...2025
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• Browns offense: The Red Zone play the Browns should be using – and aren’t

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images This is not a bold strategy, Browns should use David Njoku’s skillset The Cleveland Browns have a weapon in TE David Njoku. He has an ability that isn’t being utilized that much on the field during games. The dude can flat-out jump. There is a football play designed for guys who can outjump defenders. It is a mystery as to why the Browns aren’t using it...2024
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• Anthony Davis Becomes 3rd Laker with Back-to-Back 35-Point-Plus Games to Open Season
Anthony Davis became just the third Los Angeles Lakers player to record back-to-back games with at least 35 points to open an NBA season, joining Jerry West (1969-70) and Elgin Baylor (1962-63). In the Lakers’ 110-103 season-opener victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, Davis posted 36 points on 11-of-23 (47.8%) shooting from the […] The post Anthony Davis Becomes...2024
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• Domantas Sabonis Records 50th Consecutive Double-Double

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has been on a roll since late-November. On November 29, in a loss to the LA Clippers, Sabonis put up 11 points, five rebounds and three assists. That was the last time this season that Sabonis hasn't had double figures in points and double figures in either rebounds or assists. In the Kings win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, Sabonis recorded his 50th...2024
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• Lakers honor Kobe Bryant with statue outside Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue to honor Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto.com Arena in a ceremony Thursday. The bronze statue is 19 feet high and 4,000 pounds. Bryant is the seventh Lakers legend commemorated with a statue in Star Plaza, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, announcer Chick Hearn, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Jerry West. The unveiling date was important for...2024
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• The Impact Achilles Tears Have Had on NBA Superstars’ Careers
Among the NBA’s elite superstars who suffered a torn Achilles, the only one who was able to play at the same level as he did before the injury was the Atlanta Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins. Not Elgin Baylor. Not Patrick Ewing. Not Kobe Bryant. And so far, not Cousins. The injury occurred in January of 1992. […] The post The Impact Achilles Tears Have Had on NBA Superstars’ Careers appeared ...2021
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• Is Lauri Markkanen able to stay suspended in air?

Hang time began with the legendary Elgin Baylor, the illusion that a human being can remain suspended in air while those around him canno...2019
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• Anthony Davis vs. Nuggets: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• NBA's Youngest Coach, Luke Walton, Is on the Level with Millennial-Laden Lakers
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• 2016 Hall of Famers Yao Ming, Allen Iverson, Shaq Transcended NBA Stardom
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• Phil Jackson Says Kobe Bryant Requested Trade from Lakers During 1999-00 Season
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• NBA's Pivot to Social Activism Sets a Bold New Standard, but Questions Remain
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• NBA's Youngest Coach, Luke Walton, Is on the Level with Millennial-Laden Lakers
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• Off-Court Fight Keeps Clippers, NBA Wondering Who Blake Griffin Really Is
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• For Championship-or-Bust Lakers, Current Drought Feels Familiar
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"He joined Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West as the only players in Lakers history to score at least 40 points in a season 10 […]"

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"From Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, and Wilt Chamberlain to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson to Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant to LeBron James and Davis, the Lakers always figure out a way get superstars."

2024
"His college roommate was future NBA legend Elgin Baylor."

2023
"The list included the likes of Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Ervin ‘Magic’ Johnson, Karl […] The post Stephen A."

2022
"In the process, the All-Star forward made franchise history with a record only shared with Elgin Baylor."

2021
"The new NBA Primetime packs arrive today, featuring four new cards, including a Pink Diamon Elgin Baylor."

2020
"Lillard joins Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, James Harden and Elgin Baylor as the only players in NBA history with more than one 60-point game."

2019
"Rockets' James Harden scores 47 points vs. Suns, passes Elgin Baylor for 4th on all-time 40-point games list"

2018
"Elgin Baylor expressed his gratitude for his statue at STAPLES Center."

2017
"The roll call of the exclusive club is illustrious and historic: Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, David Robinson, Elgin Baylor, David Thompson."

2016
"34-point career scoring average, according to the Thunder, is just a smidge from third place all time (Elgin Baylor 27."

2015
"On Sunday, O'Neal sparked an interesting debate by writing on Instagram that the all-time Lakers squad (Shaq, Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) would beat the best five in Bulls history (Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Horace Grant and Derrick Rose)—by 50 points."

2014
"When asked last year about whom he'd like to play one-on-one in their primes, Jordan mentioned Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony before saying, "I don't think I'd lose…other than Kobe Bryant, because he steals all my moves."

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• Elgin Baylor honored by Lakers with special old-school tribute
The Los Angeles Lakers are paying tribute to NBA legend Elgin Baylor by wearing their white city edition jerseys versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Baylor passed away on Monday at the age of 86 due to natural causes, according to a statement released by the team. Baylor, who was drafted by the Minneapolis […] The post Elgin Baylor honored by Lakers with special old-school tribute a...2021
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• NBA Icon, Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor Passes Away at 86
It was a sad day in the NBA yesterday as we had to say our goodbyes to Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Fame forward Elgin Baylor, who passed away at the age of 86 due to natural causes. After being drafted with the first overall pick in the 1958 NBA Draft, Baylor’s sensational […] The post NBA Icon, Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor Passes Away at 86 appeared first on SLAM....2021
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• 3 best moments of Lakers legend Elgin Baylor’s career
On Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that team legend Elgin Baylor passed away. Out of Seattle University, Baylor became the number one overall pick in the 1958 draft. Elgin Baylor was immediately on pace for a Hall of Fame career. And almost 20 years after making his NBA debut, he reached the halls […] The post 3 best moments of Lakers legend Elgin Baylor’s career app...2021
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• Magic Johnson will represent the Lakers at NBA Draft Lottery
The 2017 NBA Draft Lottery will be an important one for the Los Angeles Lakers. When the lottery takes place, the franchise will be represented by President of Basketball Operations and arguably the greatest Laker of all time, Magic Johnson. The results of the lottery will be important for the franchise. Los Angeles will either land a top pick in a loaded NBA Draft or fall completely out.“The Lake...2017
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• NBA's Youngest Coach, Luke Walton, Is on the Level with Millennial-Laden Lakers
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• Phil Jackson Says Kobe Bryant Requested Trade from Lakers During 1999-00 Season
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• Los Angeles Notes: Doncic, James, Signature Wins, Lopez
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Vs. Nikola Jokic: NBA's 28th MVP Vs. Runner-Up Playoff Matchup
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• Anthony Davis Becomes 3rd Laker with Back-to-Back 35-Point-Plus Games to Open Season
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• Domantas Sabonis Records 50th Consecutive Double-Double
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• Bulls Q&A: DeMar DeRozan talks 4th-quarter play, pump-faking opponents, climbing all-time scoring list

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• Joel Embiid Scores 70 Points In Sixers' Win Over Spurs

Joel Embiid became the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 or more points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs by a final score of 133-123. Embiid was 24-for-41 from the field and 21-for-23 at the line to go with 18 rebounds and five assists. Embiid had 24 points after the first quarter, 34 at halftime and 59 points at the end of the third quarter. Embiid reentered the gam...2024
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• 76ers’ Joel Embiid records 19th straight 30-point game, passes Elgin Baylor for 6th-longest in NBA history
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid posted his 19th consecutive game with 30 or more points in Friday’s 124-109 win over the Orlando Magic, breaking a tie with Elgin Baylor for the sixth-longest streak in NBA history. Only Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden have ever recorded longer streaks. Chamberlain still holds the top-four longest streaks for […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid...2024
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• Giannis' 43-20-5 night puts him in elite company

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points, 20 rebounds and five assists in a Milwaukee win on Friday night to join Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor as the only players in NBA history with back-to-back games of at least 40 points, 20 rebounds and five assists....2022
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• Heat’s Tyler Herro becomes just 6th rookie to score 300+ points in postseason history
In their Game 4 duel against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat became just the sixth rookie to score 300+ points in postseason history. Herro joined an exclusive list comprised of Lew Alcindor (now known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Alvin Adams, Elgin Baylor, Jack Sikma, and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. […] The post Heat’s Tyler Herro becomes just 6th rookie to s...2020
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• Lakers legend Elgin Baylor has passed away at age 86
Former Lakers player and Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor passed away peacefully of natural causes today in Los Angeles at the age of 86. Baylor was surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Krystal. “Elgin was the love of my life and my best friend,” said Elaine. “And like everyone else, I was in … Continue reading "Lakers legend Elgin Baylor has passed away at age 86"...2021
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• 9 things you didn’t know about Lakers legend Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers legend Elgin Baylor has passed away at the age of 86. The Hall of Famer died of natural causes surrounded by his family, the Lakers announced. “Elgin Baylor was THE superstar of his era – his many accolades speak to that,” Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said in a statement. “He was one […] The post 9 things you didn’t know about Lakers legend Elg...2021
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• Twitter reacts to death of Elgin Baylor, Lakers legend and NBA Hall of Famer, at the age of 86
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• Hall of Famer, Lakers legend Elgin Baylor dies at age 86

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• Shaquille O'Neal Says All-Time Lakers Team Would Beat Bulls Legends by 50 Points
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• Is Kevin Durant Bound for Golden State? Not If He Remains True to Himself
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• Kobe Bryant: What It Means to Me to Pass Michael Jordan on NBA's Scoring List
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• All-Time Los Angeles Lakers vs. All-Time Chicago Bulls, Who Ya Got?
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• Dwyane Wade Passes Wilt Chamberlain on NBA's All-Time Playoff Scoring List
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• B/R NBA Legends 100: Ranking the Greatest Small Forwards of All Time
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• Ranking the worst sports owners of all-time, featuring newly departed bozo Dan Snyder
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• Elgin Baylor narrates hype video for new Lakers City Edition jerseys
The NBA has revealed the “City Edition” jerseys for all of its teams, and the Los Angeles Angeles Lakers chose to go the classic route. After using the Kobe Bryant inspired “Mamba Jerseys” in the playoffs last season, the Lakers turned back the clock and debuted a sky blue and white colored jersey as its […] The post Elgin Baylor narrates hype video for new Lakers City Edition jerseys appear...2020
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• Can James Harden finally exorcise his playoff demons?
James Harden just submitted one of the most impressive offensive campaigns in NBA history. He won his second straight scoring title (36.1 PPG), eight points higher than the second leading scoring scorer Paul George (28.0 PPG). He also became the sixth player ever (Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor, Rick Barry) to average 35 points per game or higher for a single season. H...2019
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