Showtime Lakers Era

The Los Angeles Lakers story

Chapter 1

From icy lakes to sunny California

Chapter 2

The flashy era of Showtime basketball

Chapter 3

The fierce partnership of Shaq and Kobe

Chapter 4

The modern legacy and global brand

YOUR GOAL

Master of The Los Angeles Lakers story

Ch 2 · The flashy era of Showtime basketball

Showtime Spin

BETA

diego Spin the wheel to complete fast breaks to master the Showtime Lakers offense.

diego Showtime Lakers Era

Showtime Lakers, fast breaks galore! (Oh-oh!) Five NBA championships, they scored!

diego The legendary rivalry with the Celtics

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the skyhook

diego Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dominated the court with the skyhook, the most unstoppable shot in basketball.

Fun Fact

The Laker Girls: Pop star Paula Abdul started her career as a Lakers cheerleader and choreographer in the 1980s.

Glossary

showtime (noun)
The scheduled time for a theatrical or cinematic performance to begin. Magic Johnson's 1980s team used this moniker to describe their fast-paced style of play.

Gossip

Who is the ultimate Lakers icon?

Quiz

Who bought the Lakers in 1979 and turned games into star-studded Hollywood events?

Quiz

Which famous actor is known for sitting courtside at Lakers games for over four decades?

Quiz

In his rookie year, Magic Johnson played which position in Game 6 of the 1980 Finals to replace an injured Kareem?

Quiz

Which eastern team did the Lakers play in three legendary 1980s NBA Finals matchups?

Quiz

What nickname was given to the fast-paced, glamorous Lakers style of the 1980s?

Quiz

Who was the head coach who guided the Showtime Lakers to four NBA titles in the 1980s?

Quiz

What was the name of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's nearly unblockable signature shot?

Quiz

Which future pop music superstar began her career as a Laker Girls dancer and choreographer?