A Los Angeles Times book marking the 75th anniversary of the Lakers is available for preorder at The Times store, latimes.com/store. (Los Angeles Times staff)The name is a bit puzzling for a Los Angeles sports team, but the franchise's impact is undeniable. The Lakers were in Minneapolis then, on their way to five NBA titles before moving to Los Angeles in 1960. It's based largely on the work of award-winning reporters and photographers of the Los Angeles Times. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 20, 2022 16:51 UTC