Legends: Every Sunday on Sports Central
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.
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.
Marco Zapien is known as the Champion Chef thanks to his work with not only the Lakers in the early 2000s, but also the 2002 World Series Champion Angels. Jaime Maggio heads to Salsa Grill for a walk thru history with the chef and, of course, sample some tacos
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
For the 12th time in baseball history, the Dodgers and Yankees will face off in the Fall Classic and add to the already storied history between the two franchises.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will take the field in the 2024 MLB World Series.
The Dodgers are headed to the World Series after defeating the Mets10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series Sunday night.
Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson all scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1.
Jonquel Jones scored 17 points, leading the Liberty to a 67-62 win over the Lynx on Sunday for their first WNBA title.
Kam Curl returned a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown and Kyren Williams rushed for 76 yards and two more scores in the Los Angeles Rams' 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Daniel Steres scored in the 11th minute of stoppage time to help the Houston Dynamo beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 in the regular season finale for both teams.
Marlon Santos scored his first MLS goal in stoppage time to help Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 in the regular season finale for both teams.
Miller Moss threw an interception in the third quarter, the defense allowed two touchdown drives in the fourth — including one after a blocked field goal — and USC blew another late lead, losing 29-28 at Maryland to extend its season-sinking skid to three.
Ysabel Jurado, who is running to unseat Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León, has sparked controversy with a comment she made while speaking with Cal State LA students last week.
An SUV veered off the road and crashed through the roof of a home in Rancho Palos Verdes, sending the driver to the hospital and leaving the house riddled in debris Monday.
The 101 Freeway reopened near downtown Los Angeles Monday evening after a bomb squad responded to the area for a possible explosive, which police later said turned out to be just a bag of coins.
A federal judge sentenced a Los Angeles County man to 15 years and eight months in prison Monday for dealing 19,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl in 2021.
For the 12th time in baseball history, the Dodgers and Yankees will face off in the Fall Classic and add to the already storied history between the two franchises.
Ysabel Jurado, who is running to unseat Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León, has sparked controversy with a comment she made while speaking with Cal State LA students last week.
An SUV veered off the road and crashed through the roof of a home in Rancho Palos Verdes, sending the driver to the hospital and leaving the house riddled in debris Monday.
The 101 Freeway reopened near downtown Los Angeles Monday evening after a bomb squad responded to the area for a possible explosive, which police later said turned out to be just a bag of coins.
A federal judge sentenced a Los Angeles County man to 15 years and eight months in prison Monday for dealing 19,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl in 2021.
For the 12th time in baseball history, the Dodgers and Yankees will face off in the Fall Classic and add to the already storied history between the two franchises.
A bank robber who opened fire on a teller at a Chase bank in Lake Forest and took off with $31,000 is still at large two days after the heist, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
As Santa Ana winds sweep through parts of the region, parts of Southern California have been placed under an advisory warning of windblown dust and ash hurting air quality conditions.
The man was located by Santa Ana Police Department homicide detectives in San Bernardino after his 29-year-old girlfriend was found dead inside of their condo on Wednesday, officers said.
At least one shot was fired during a bank robbery in Foothill Ranch on Thursday, where the suspect is believed to have made off with as much as $31,000.
The suspect was caught in the act by police officers on Wednesday morning as students were walking to Utt Middle School in Tustin.
A California man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for abusing foster children he was assigned to care for in his home, including some who had been previously tortured by their parents.
A brush fire threatened structures in Riverside County's Jurupa Valley Friday amid a red flag warning due to increased wildfire risks in the area.
As Santa Ana winds sweep through parts of the region, parts of Southern California have been placed under an advisory warning of windblown dust and ash hurting air quality conditions.
More than 10,000 Southern California Edison customers faced power shutoffs Friday as strong winds, dry conditions and warmer temperatures brought increased wildfire risks with a red flag warning issued.
The man was located by Santa Ana Police Department homicide detectives in San Bernardino after his 29-year-old girlfriend was found dead inside of their condo on Wednesday, officers said.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
Student loan payments for people enrolled in the Biden administration's SAVE plan will remain on hold for at least six more months.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will take the field in the 2024 MLB World Series.
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.
Student loan payments for people enrolled in the Biden administration's SAVE plan will remain on hold for at least six more months.
The House task force investigating the shooting said in the report that there were "stunning security failures" leading up to the shooting.
Former President Donald Trump worked the drive-thru at a McDonald's in Bucks County on Sunday. However, McDonald's Corp. said they will not be endorsing a candidate.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
President Biden said it's important for Ukraine's Western allies to "sustain our resolve" in supporting the country as he held meetings Friday with European partners.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
For the 12th time in baseball history, the Dodgers and Yankees will face off in the Fall Classic and add to the already storied history between the two franchises.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will take the field in the 2024 MLB World Series.
The Dodgers are headed to the World Series after defeating the Mets10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series Sunday night.
Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson all scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1.
Jonquel Jones scored 17 points, leading the Liberty to a 67-62 win over the Lynx on Sunday for their first WNBA title.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.
A Van Nuys man received more than 20 years in prison for trafficking drugs on the dark web including cocaine and fentanyl, which led to the death of a person.
Ysabel Jurado, who is running to unseat Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León, has drawn controversy after audio surfaced of her saying "F--- the police" while meeting with college students and discussing LAPD spending last week. Laurie Perez reports from Boyle Heights.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente mental health workers have gone on strike in Southern California, saying they're overworked and lack crucial benefits. Meanwhile, the company has said the union is dragging out negotiations and it has already taken major strides to improve labor conditions. Nicole Comstock reports from Ontario.
With multiple locations, Venice Family Clinic offers fresh produce and other free groceries to those in need, helping the many Los Angeles County residents who are food-insecure as they deal with high rent costs and other expenses. Jeff Nguyen reports.
A federal government building in downtown Los Angeles was evacuated Monday after police received a call about a suspicious package with a possible explosive. Bomb squad investigators responded and the nearby 101 Freeway was shut down, but it turned out to be a false alarm and the freeway was later reopened.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.