Presti was presented with another route that would require some lean years but had the potential to give his franchise ...

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Being eliminated in the playoffs is never a good thing, but there’s a certain solace in knowing you were only beaten by the ...

Erving would get his coveted NBA championship ring at the Lakers' expense three years later. May 11, 1980: Julius Erving’s layup from under the basket against the Lakers in G4 of the finals.

George Mikan When you think about the Lakers, you think of Los Angeles. Even though Mikan contributed five of the franchises' 17 claimed NBA titles, his impact on the organization just isn't felt ...

From left, Minneapolis Lakers Slater Martin, George Mikan, coach John Kundla ... Michael Jordan (6) and Scottie Pippen (6) have more rings. He also was a seven-time NBA All-Star, ...

The Lakers were led by George Mikan, who’d go on to become the NBA’s first superstar. ... and he received his Globetrotters “Legends” ring in 1993.

Only he, Bill Russell, George Mikan and Bob Pettit were selected to each of the 25th, 30th, 50th and 75th NBA anniversary teams. Jason of Beverly Hills created the 2024 rings in collaboration with ...

Discover the best NBA nicknames that define basketball legends and greatness. ... Other names: KB24, Kob-Me, Vino, Lord of the Rings, Showboat, Little Flying Warrior, The Eighth Man, ... Mr Basketball ...

In fact, with George Mikan around, the Lakers were sure of a championship every time Mikan led them to the NBA Finals. The Minneapolis Lakers were the first-ever dynasty to rule the NBA. 4.

The Lakers, led by George Mikan, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain, earned 113 playoff victories during the time period, and titles in 1950, 1952, 1953 and 1954. 1. Celtics: 118 ...