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Each week, Jim Hill brings you a different Lakers "Legend" to talk about their time with the team, what they're up to these days and some of their most iconic moments.
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Legends: Jordan Farmar gets pilot's license
As if winning 2 NBA titles wasn't enough, former Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar decided to take to the skies to get his pilot's license after getting gifted some lessons. Jaime Maggio catches up with Jordan about this latest adventure
Legends: Mike Dunleavy
Mike Dunleavy coached the Lakers into the NBA Finals and was at the helm when Magic Johnson retired from the NBA after revealing he was HIV positive. Jaime Maggio takes a trip down memory lane with him in this week's Legends
Legends: Rudy Garciduenas
Former Lakers equipment manager Rudy Garciduenas spent the better part of 3 decades with the Lakers spanning numerous championship eras and has stories to tell about many of the all-time greats that put on the purple & gold
Legends: Lakers Maui Reunion
Magic Johnson & Pat Riley hosted 80s Lakers legends for a reunion on Maui in September. Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein was there to capture it all and talked to Jim Hill while sharing photos about the experience
Legends: Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball, the highly touted Chino Hills product who starred at UCLA, was selected by the Lakers with the 2nd overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Jill Painter-Lopez spoke with Lonzo about his days with the Purple and Gold.
Legends: Cedric Ceballos
Part of the group that bridged Showtime with the Lake Show, Cedric Ceballos takes pride in his time with the Purple & Gold, especially getting a chance to play with his 2nd cousin, Kobe Bryant. Chris Hayre sits down with him in this full interview.
Legends - Troy Daniels
He was part of the Lakers last championship season two years ago. Troy Daniels began that year with the purple and gold, providing some sharp scoring from behind the arc. And while he was waived in March and ended up on the Nuggets, the guard was part of a team that ended up winning the NBA title later in 2020. Jaime Maggio caught up with Daniels to chat about his time with the Lakers.
Legends: Pepe Mantilla
Pepe Mantill begins his 30th season as the Spanish-language analyst. From Kobe Bryant and LeBron James to Jerry Buss, Pepe has some pretty special memories and he's still racking them up. Our Jill Painter Lopez sat down with Mantilla for this week's edition of Legends.
Legends: Travis Wear
Travis Wear was a basketball star at Mater Dei and played three seasons for UCLA from 2011 to 2014, alongside his twin brother David. Then a lifelong dream came true when Travis got the call to join the Lakers during the 2018 season. Our Jaime Maggio caught up with him for a look back on his time with the Purple and Gold
Legends: Jerry Buss
Dr. Jerry Buss was responsible for bringing showtime to Los Angeles, but by the time he died in 2013, Dr. Buss' influence and impact on the game was felt worldwide. Players and coach from multiple era's explain what Dr. Buss meant to the NBA and to the Lakers franchise.
Legends: James Worthy
Big Game James Worthy is a 3-time NBA Champion, Finals MVP, and 7-time All-Star. This week marks four decades since his Hall of Fame career with the Lakers began, but it was a coin-flip away from things working out very differently. Jaime Maggio sat down with Worthy to look back on the night the Purple and Gold drafted him out of North Carolina with the top overall pick.
Legends: Ramon Sessions
Ramon Sessions played less than a season for the Lakers, but the impact it had on him has lasted a lifetime. Ben Lyons chats with Ramon about his time in purple & gold, the lessons he learned from Kobe and how that now helps him as a player-agent.
Legends: Stanley Johnson
According to his former coach, Lakers forward Stanley Johnson may have been the best player to ever play at Mater Dei High School and much of that was due to his relationship with his mom. Chris Hayre chats with Stanley about a bond that's only grown stronger since her passing
Legends: Ball Boy/DJ Jason Wagers
Jason Wagers has five championship rings with the Lakers, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the roster. He was a team ball boy and also served as the resident DJ. Jill Painter Lopez sits down with Jason to look back at his time with the team.
Legends: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
As much as he accomplished on the court, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has done so much to impact American culture off the hardwood as well. Jim Hill sits down with the Captain to talk about his journey.
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First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
LeBron James returns to Lakers but doesn't start after month's absence
LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after a monthlong injury absence but was held out of the starting lineup.
Schenn, Kapanen lead St. Louis Blues' 6-3 rout of Ducks
Brayden Schenn and Kasperi Kapanen had two goals and an assist apiece in the St. Louis Blues' 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Bouanga's late goal lifts LAFC to 2-1 victory over Dallas
Dénis Bouanga scored in the 84th minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas.
Pelicans ride 21 3-pointers to 131-110 win over Clippers
Trey Murphy III scored 32 points, Brandon Ingram had 32 points and 13 assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans never trailed in a 131-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Timbers and LA Galaxy play to scoreless draw
Timbers goalkeeper David Bingham made four saves before he was hurt in stoppage time and Portland played to a 0-0 draw with the LA Galaxy on Saturday.
Kings tie franchise mark with point in 11th straight game with 4-1 victory over Jets
Viktor Arvidsson had two goals and the Los Angeles Kings matched their longest point streak in franchise history with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday afternoon.
March Madness: UCLA women fall short of Elite Eight with loss to South Carolina
Three-time All-American Aliyah Boston had 14 boards and two blocks while reigning national champion South Carolina turned in its latest overwhelming defense-and-rebounding-first performance to beat UCLA 59-43 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Anthony Davis scores 37, Lakers hold off Thunder 116-111
Anthony Davis had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers got a vital victory for their playoff hopes, 116-111 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.
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How an online community is helping people turn their dreams into businesses
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Fullerton PD release video from violent pursuit crash and fatal police shooting
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Deaf basketball player at Cerritos College inspires classmates
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Deaf basketball player at Cerritos College inspires classmates
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Skydiver rescued from powerlines in Riverside County
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Fullerton PD release video from violent pursuit crash and fatal police shooting
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Orange County woman hospitalized after being knocked out inside of Target
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Fundraiser held for 24-year-old woman found dead inside Anaheim apartment
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2 killed in helicopter crash near Perris identified
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2 killed in Hemet helicopter crash; Pilot delivered organs in spare time, family says
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Yucaipa couple arrested for allegedly crashing cars for insurance payout; posted videos to Youtube
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Potholes continue to plague SR-71 in Pomona
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Several hospitalized after propane leak causes explosion in Mammoth
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Downtown Rebound: Pandemic business recovery in Los Angeles
The COVID crisis shut down the entire country including California, hitting downtowns nationwide including Los Angeles. Now new data is giving us a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far we've come in L.A.'s "downtown rebound."
Marijuana and driving: California lacks legal THC limit
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L.A. homeless count: Numbers questioned due to app problems
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California wage theft: Is the state following its own rules?
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KCAL News Investigates: Millions in LAUSD sanitizer goes to waste
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3 children, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville school; shooter dead
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Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump hears from key witness
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Plaintiff testifies in Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial
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Biden issues emergency declaration for Mississippi after tornado kills dozens
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Nearly century-old Los Angeles hotel serves as beacon for women's rights
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California lawmakers OK potential fines for high gas prices
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Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump hears from key witness
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Netanyahu fires defense minister, sparking mass protests
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Warner says White House supports bill targeting TikTok
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On Your Side: Common credit mistakes
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First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
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LeBron James returns to Lakers but doesn't start after month's absence
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Bouanga's late goal lifts LAFC to 2-1 victory over Dallas
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Skydiver gets tangled up in high tension power lines
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Man dies in overnight El Monte apartment fire
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The 95th Academy Awards
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65th Annual Grammy Awards from Crypto.com Arena
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