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
Ch 2 · The flashy era of Showtime basketball
diego Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dominated the court with the skyhook, the most unstoppable shot in basketball.
Quiz
Which future pop music superstar began her career as a Laker Girls dancer and choreographer?
Quiz
Who was the head coach who guided the Showtime Lakers to four NBA titles in the 1980s?
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?
diego Showtime Lakers Era
Showtime Lakers, fast breaks galore! (Oh-oh!) Five NBA championships, they scored!
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.
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.