As the Lakers approach their 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

The Lakers have made a few key roster moves this offseason, but this one signing in particular has been their best move.

PSG defenders Presnel Kimpembe and Nuno Mendes visit the Lakers’ practice facility, showing off trick shots with Christian Koloko and Michael Cooper.

Lakers Nation, get ready to relive the most painful moments in team history! From Robert Horry’s costly pass in the 2004 Finals to LeBron James’ crucial 2011 Finals turnover, we’re counting down the top five worst plays that turned victories into defeats.

Ice Cube has seen what Walter has done with his beloved Dodgers and he hopes the same formula can be applied to the Lakers.

Rising to third all-time on the scoring list, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Lakers out of Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania in 1997. He quickly became a star, dueling with Michael Jordan in his first All-Star Game in 1998 and teaming with Shaquille O’Neal to bring Los Angeles a three-peat (2000, 2001, 2002).

Magic Johnson recently ranked his top 5 players all-time in Los Angeles Lakers history, including the likes of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Shake Milton has signed a two-year contract with KK Partizan of the ABA League.