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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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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.
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.
Once perennial all-star Bob McAdoo arrived in LA, the Showtime Era officially began. He talks to Jim Hill all about running the floor with Magic and Kareem and winning two titles with the purple and gold.
Chris Hayre speaks to the man with the mic about what its been like to ask the tough questions.
Bill Macdonald has seen and done it all in his nearly 40 year broadcasting career, from basketball to baseball, football, hockey and more. He's been the Lakers play-by-play announcer for the last 9 seasons, and in that time was able to build quite a relationship with Kobe Bryant. Our Chris Hayre caught up with Macdonald for this edition of Legends.
Del Harris was the only person to coach Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. He talks with Jim Hill about his five years as Lakers head coach and helping groom one of the best players to ever play the game
16 years ago, basketball magic happened. In one of the great performances of all time, Kobe Bryant took over Staples Center, scoring an incredible 81 points against Toronto. We look back at that incredible night through the eyes and memories of two people who had an up-close view at basketball history - former Laker Luke Walton and Lakers play-by-play announcer Bill Macdonald.
Samaki Walker won 2 titles with the Lakers in his two seasons in LA. In this full interview, he looks back at his time playing alongside Kobe & Shaq as Jaime Maggio goes in depth with the former Lakers forward.
Jaime Maggio catches up with the former shooting guard on his two seasons with the purple and gold, and playing with Kobe Bryant.
Tracy Murray reflects on his time in the Los Angeles Basketball scene, from when he was a standout prospect at Glendora High to his time as a UCLA Basketball broadcaster.
He may be the only player to grow up in LA and play for the Lakers with both Magic Johnson and then Kobe & Shaq. Jaime Maggio caught up with Monrovia's own Corie Blount as the forward looked back on his career in purple and gold.
Chris Hayre talks to John Ireland about what its been like to call Laker games on the radio, including his path to getting there, and what he learned from his boyhood idol Chick Hearn.
Wes Matthews Sr. played just 2 seasons with the Lakers, but won a title in each one as he backed up Magic Johnson at point guard. He's also just the second dad to have his son also play for the Lakers, a fact he cherishes greatly.
Former Laker guard and current assistant coach Mike Penberthy visits with Kristin Smith to talk battling Kobe in practice, coaching future hall of famers and how it all got started!
One of the more popular point guards in Lakers history, Nick Van Exel remains a fan favorite despite not winning a title with the purple and gold. Jim Hill chats with "Nick the Quick" about his time in LA and his current role with the Atlanta Hawks.
Jim Hill chats with 2-time Lakers champ Mike Smrek about his time backing up Kareem in the 80s and much more. The full interview here!
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Skyy Clark hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Tyler Bilodeau scored 20 of his 21 points in the second half and UCLA held on to win the Big Ten Conference opener with an 82-80 win over Washington after leading by 16 with less than five minutes to play.
JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-0 to snap a four-game skid.
James Harden had 27 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a five-game losing streak with a 115-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in their first game after deciding to move on without Chris Paul.
Chris Paul's return to the Los Angeles Clippers has ended abruptly after the point guard was "sent home" by the team during a late-night meeting.
Campbell played for the Lakers from 1990 to 1997 and won a title with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.
The Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 for their fifth straight victory and moved into first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 25 points and Jacob Cofie added 17 as No. 24 USC defeated Oregon 82-77 on Tuesday night.
LA County deputies shot a man who was holding a baby hostage outside of his girlfriend's home.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
A seven-year crime saga finally came to an end after a woman was convicted of a brutal murder in a mall parking lot.
A big rig crashed at the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Riverside Drive.
Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry and his assistant.
LA County deputies shot a man who was holding a baby hostage outside of his girlfriend's home.
A seven-year crime saga finally came to an end after a woman was convicted of a brutal murder in a mall parking lot.
A big rig crashed at the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Riverside Drive.
A 34-year-old man was convicted of threatening to kill an Orange County judge who presided over his case.
California Fish and Wildlife biologists visited Altadena to try to coax a 550-pound black bear out of a man's crawl space.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
A pair of earthquakes shook parts of Riverside County, near Idyllwild, on Thanksgiving Day.
The Thoroughbred holiday lights show in Rancho Cucamonga will be drive-thru only beginning on Friday.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
Felony charges have been dropped against a man who was beaten by San Bernardino police back in 2024 during an arrest for a crime he says he didn't commit.
A teenager riding a skateboard was critically injured when they were struck by a car in Menifee on Monday night, police said.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
For the second time, breaks in the half-century-old pipe providing fresh water to Grand Canyon South Rim hotels have forced a complete accommodation shutdown.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, according to internal government guidance, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways.
The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to around 30 countries in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Skyy Clark hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Tyler Bilodeau scored 20 of his 21 points in the second half and UCLA held on to win the Big Ten Conference opener with an 82-80 win over Washington after leading by 16 with less than five minutes to play.
JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-0 to snap a four-game skid.
James Harden had 27 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a five-game losing streak with a 115-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in their first game after deciding to move on without Chris Paul.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
A 34-year-old man was convicted of threatening to kill an Orange County judge who presided over his case.
A big rig crashed at the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Riverside Drive.
A seven-year crime saga finally came to an end after a woman was convicted of a brutal stabbing murder in a Los Angeles County mall parking lot. Hunter Sowards reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to the Santa Monica Mountains for tonight's Look At This!
Dubbed "Come Back to Hollywood," the initiative aims to revitalize the historic district. Lauren Pozen reports.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
