The Lakers were unstoppable in the 80's and they deserved every championship they got. That being said they had a much easier road to travel in the Western Conference play offs. The East in the 80's is where the real wars happened. Think about the East in the 80's....The Celtics, 76ers, Bucks, Pistons....even a young Bulls team in the late 80's was getting damn good. Like I said the Lakers deserved what they got but they were a little more rested for any finals they made.
any of the 80s lakers vs the 2000 shaq kobe lakers team would be a AWESOME matchup. Most of you hardcore lakers fans would probably disagree, and say the magic era was the best, and i do agree. But I also do think the 2000 shaq kobe team was basically unstoppable. ANd i think would be awesome to watch.
The most underrated of the LA teams. I'd think this one was the 2nd best to '87. McAdoo, Wilkes, Coop, and Nixon to go along with Kareem and a young Magic who put up an 18.5, 9.6, 9.5 season...damn near averaging a triple-double. And that's without Kupchak and Rambis not playing. They were loaded
This was great basketball in the NBA when the players didn't bitch and complain about their salaries like they do now. It's just ridiculous how much money unproven players make now. At that time, Magic signed a 25 year contract for $25 million. Several players in the NBA today almost make that in 1 year!
What great times the 80's were, especially my beloved Lakers!!!
The Lakers were unstoppable in the 80's and they deserved every championship they got. That being said they had a much easier road to travel in the Western Conference play offs. The East in the 80's is where the real wars happened. Think about the East in the 80's....The Celtics, 76ers, Bucks, Pistons....even a young Bulls team in the late 80's was getting damn good. Like I said the Lakers deserved what they got but they were a little more rested for any finals they made.
Flipper79able 1 month ago
any of the 80s lakers vs the 2000 shaq kobe lakers team would be a AWESOME matchup. Most of you hardcore lakers fans would probably disagree, and say the magic era was the best, and i do agree. But I also do think the 2000 shaq kobe team was basically unstoppable. ANd i think would be awesome to watch.
tigerjonn 6 months ago
The most underrated of the LA teams. I'd think this one was the 2nd best to '87. McAdoo, Wilkes, Coop, and Nixon to go along with Kareem and a young Magic who put up an 18.5, 9.6, 9.5 season...damn near averaging a triple-double. And that's without Kupchak and Rambis not playing. They were loaded
cbaldwinjr 8 months ago
The "poor fellow" mentioned @ 4:02 is John Duren. - I miss these Lakers like I miss an old friend.
libertatus 10 months ago
This was great basketball in the NBA when the players didn't bitch and complain about their salaries like they do now. It's just ridiculous how much money unproven players make now. At that time, Magic signed a 25 year contract for $25 million. Several players in the NBA today almost make that in 1 year!
What great times the 80's were, especially my beloved Lakers!!!
Thank you for posting this!
algismorales 2 years ago 2
3 Hall of Famers on this great team: Magic, Kareem, and Bob McAdoo
DodgerFan1988 2 years ago
Loving Riley's glasses and the Coop madness at 1:32.
Nice Eddie Jordan sighting too.
HRE 3 years ago
at 3:50, Chick says: "The NBA's best point guard: Norm Nixon."
That's just all kinds of wrong.
fishersartistsagency 3 years ago
Great stuff man! i was just born when they won this title :)
yungmerc008 3 years ago
Ridiculous, ain't it? This footage is from 27 years ago!!! I'm gonna subscribe to this uploader...
HRE 3 years ago