In this Sportsing! Short, Robert Horry recalls a fiery locker room speech from Phil Jackson after a tough 1996 Lakers loss. Robert breaks down Phils leadership style, how he held players accountable, ...

When Earvin "Magic" Johnson returned to active duty in 1996, it seemed like brighter days were ahead for the Los Angeles Lakers. LA did just that in the regular season, snagging the top seed in the ...

A game-worn Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers jersey from his NBA debut sold for a record-breaking $7 million at a Sotheby’s auction. Bryant’s Lakers jersey is from his regular-season debut on November 3 ...

Kobe Bryant is a legend in Los Angeles Lakers history, but not everyone in the organisation was sold on his potential at first. On draft night in 1996, the Charlotte Hornets selected Kobe Bryant with ...

After early playoff exits in consecutive years, the Los Angeles Lakers went into the 1996 offseason looking to make some major moves to help get them over the hump. One way to do so was through the ...