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"A promise is a promise" - Jerry Buss said he was going to extend Spencer Haywood's contract despite getting suspended amidst the 1980 Finals
Amidst the exciting NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers, featuring big names like ...
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"He's just another ballplayer with a job to do" - How Michael Cooper overcame his nerves before guarding Julius Erving in 1980 Finals
No, he's just another ballplayer with a job to do, just like I have," Cooper explained. All in on Dr. J In Game 1, Cooper ...
Lakers and Heat legend Pat Riley names the greatest NBA player of all time
Pat Riley is an NBA legend. His extensive career with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat has given him a front-row seat to ...
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Lakers Owners, GMs, and Coaches
1980-1981 Dr. Jerry Buss Bill Sharman Paul Westhead 1979-1980 Dr. Jerry Buss Bill Sharman Jack McKinney (10-4) Paul Westhead (50-18) 1978-1979 Jack Kent Cooke Bill Sharman Jerry West 1977-1978 ...
JJ Redick Matches Pat Riley Feat As Lakers Rookie Coach
JJ Redick is the first Lakers rookie head coach since Pat Riley to win over 50 games and clinch the Pacific Division title in ...
Who will replace HC Michael Malone as Nuggets try to navigate a playoff push?
The Denver Nuggets dropped a bomb on the basketball world on Tuesday, deciding to fire both head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just days before the start of the NBA Playoffs.