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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!
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New York Knicks 126-118 on Monday night to climb back to .500 for the first time since early November.
Kolar, 27, had 30 receptions for 409 yards and four touchdowns in four years with the Baltimore Ravens.
Adrian Kempe scored his second goal of the game with 1:26 left in overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Joel Hofer made 22 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Jonathan Drouin scored in his Blues debut and St. Louis beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday night to sweep a four-game trip.
Trent McDuffie and the Los Angeles Rams are closing in on a contract extension that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to a multiyear deal with fullback Alec Ingold that reunites him with coach Mike McDaniel.
Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks.
Gianna Kneepkens scored 19 points and Kiki Rice added 15 points and eight assists as No. 2 UCLA rolled past No. 9 Iowa 96-45 to win its second straight Big Ten Tournament crown.
Priscah Cherono, 45, and American Nathan Martin were the first to finish in the women's and men's races, respectively.
The hikers were hoisted to safety after authorities pinpointed their location.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
The Culver City Police Department said the federal immigration agents were waiting at the front of the station after officers booked the suspect into jail.
The suspect ran away from the Victorville jewelry store after an employee placed a chain around his neck.
The hikers were hoisted to safety after authorities pinpointed their location.
The Culver City Police Department said the federal immigration agents were waiting at the front of the station after officers booked the suspect into jail.
A 23-year-old man faces DUI charges for a crash over the weekend in Porter Ranch, that killed one person and injured two others, according to Los Angeles police.
Firefighters battled a large blaze at a four-story home in the Hollywood Hills on Monday evening.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
An Orange County Sheriff's Department deputy has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée at their Tustin apartment last year, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Police say that a 2003 Ford Mustang crashed into a utility pole in the 11200 block of Western Avenue just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, killing the driver.
The recent warm weather has kicked off Orange County's rattlesnake season a little earlier this year.
Officers said the man jumped out of some bushes to try to kidnap a mother and daughter while also threatening to sexually assault them.
The suspect ran away from the Victorville jewelry store after an employee placed a chain around his neck.
A San Bernardino County teenager was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a classmate with an airsoft gun and causing significant injuries, according to authorities.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Firefighters say that the flames extended from a fire at a nearby carport and damaged five units of the apartment complex.
Police say that the 29-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man tried to pull a woman into his car late Saturday night as she was walking in the 2700 block of E. Inland Empire Boulevard in Ontario.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims, amid concerns that Tom Steyer's petition questioning his eligibility to run for governor publicly exposed Swalwell's home address.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
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.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New York Knicks 126-118 on Monday night to climb back to .500 for the first time since early November.
Kolar, 27, had 30 receptions for 409 yards and four touchdowns in four years with the Baltimore Ravens.
Adrian Kempe scored his second goal of the game with 1:26 left in overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Joel Hofer made 22 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Jonathan Drouin scored in his Blues debut and St. Louis beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday night to sweep a four-game trip.
Trent McDuffie and the Los Angeles Rams are closing in on a contract extension that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Tuesday will be the coolest day of the week in Southern California. There will be an increasing sea breeze that will lower temperatures a bit. The big warm-up will come toward the end of the week with conditions reaching the 90s.
Desmond Shaw flies to downtown Los Angeles for tonight's Look At This!
On Monday, President Trump said the war with Iran would end soon, but did not provide a solid timeline. Many Iranian Americans shared their concerns about the path toward peace. Tom Wait and Laurie Perez reports.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills-area home of pop music star Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say. Nicole Comstock reports.
After being diagnosed with Autism at 5 years old, Franklin HS senior Jayden Deno has found peace & joy through participating in sports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.
