The story of the Los Angeles Lakers

the long version

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured and that tradition continued in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team s history from its 1947 founding in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.