From the "Showtime" era to the dominant Shaq and Kobe dynasty, and now to the LeBron James-led resurgence, the Lakers have redefined the NBA.

Decades after anchoring the Showtime Lakers' perimeter defense, Michael Cooper joins that era's stars in the rafters. The ...

The Lakers have retired Michael Cooper's number 21, one of the members of the Showtime Lakers. Los Angeles Lakers retired the number 21 jersey of Michael Cooper, one of the members of the legendary ...

From the early beginnings of the 1940s through the Showtime Era and recent championship triumphs, excellence in the NBA has ...

The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this ...

Scottie Pippen said that neither LeBron James nor Michael Jordan is the greatest NBA player ever and instead vouched for this Lakers great.

"Worthy was especially terrific in transition as a member of the Showtime Lakers. A three-time NBA champion, Worthy was even a Finals MVP one of those years and a vital part of the dynasty Lakers ...

The Los Angeles Lakers honored their most recent Hall of Famer, former five-time 'Showtime'-era champion Michael Cooper, with ...

LA was understandably rusty and distracted in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, who had a surprise for grieving coach JJ Redick.

Watching as the Clippers defeated the Lakers for the 13th time in 16 games, and did it under their own roof at Intuit Dome, ...

This night is, for me, more special than the Hall of Fame, but both are equally important," said the 68-year-old former player, who won five NBA championship rings with the Los Angeles Lakers.

"Magic joined forces with Kareem to spawn the "Showtime" Lakers. His 11.2 career assists per game is the highest average in NBA history. He's also one of just two retired players to average at ...