The Los Angeles Lakers rose to popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s with players like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar coach Pat Riley. The Los Angeles Lakers were able to win five NBA titles in that era, including three victories over the Boston Celtics in NBA Finals series.

Today, the Los Angeles Lakers continue "showtime" with a strong Lakers roster that includes the likes of Kobe Bryant, perhaps the best player since Chicago Bull Michael Jordan. The Los Angeles Lakers also had Shaquille O'Neal on their roster in his prime from 1996 to 2004. The Los Angeles Lakers won three consecutive championships from 2000-02 under O'Neal, Bryant and coach Phil Jackson. Kobe Bryant is the LA Lakers lone superstar today, and perhaps the most electrifying player in the NBA.

The Los Angeles Lakers are having a good season out of the Staples Center. They battle tough Pacific Division opponents and always give teams like the Phoenix Suns problems. Get Los Angeles Lakers tickets so you can have a chance to see "showtime" in its yellow and purple glory.