The Los Angeles

Lakers

BY SHEA FERRARO SLIDE 1

Inside the Lakers

Sections: History Roster Retired Greats The Stadium’ Financial History

www.Lakers.com

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The Lakers were founded in 1947 by Ben Berger and Morris Chalfen. They purchased the recently disbanded Detroit Gems of the NBL (National Basketball League) for $15,000. The team was to be located in Minneapolis, which is known for it’s lakes, hence the name Lakers. While in Minneapolis, the Lakers won five championships behind one of the all time great centers, George Mikan (whom Mike and Ike’s candy is named after).

During the 1960 offseason, the Lakers became the first west coast team when owner Bob Short decided to move the team to Los Angeles

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The Lakers in L.A.Since moving to Los Angeles, the Lakers have won 11 NBA championships

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKwf7IVBsFs

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The Current Roster -Kobe Bryant

-Pau Gasol -Steve Nash -Chris Kamen -Nick Young

-Steve Blake -Wessely Johnson -Jordan Farmar -Elias Harris -Xavier Henry -Jordan Hill -Darius Johnson-Odom -Ryan Kelly Marcus Landry Jodie Meeks Robert Sacre Shawne Williams

Head Coach:

Mike D’Antoni

Assistant Coaches:

Dan D’Antoni Kurt RambisJohnny Davis

Assistant Coach for Player Development

Mark MadsenLarry Lewis

Athletic Trainer:

Gary Vitti

Current Player Salary Costs:

91 Million

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All Time Laker Greats: Retired Numbers

44 Jerry West13 Wilt Chamberlain22 Elgin Baylor25 Gail Goodrich32 Magic Johnson33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar42 James Worthy52 Jamaal Wilkes34 Shaquille O’Neal

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxBM3dTPc_k

The Stadium: Staples Center

Owner: AEG

Year Opened: 1999

Capacity: 18,997

Cost to Build: $375 mil

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The Lakers Financial History: 2001-2010

Numbers published by Forbes Slide 8

Financials Continued…

Metropolitan Population of Los Angeles

Revenue Per Fan

12.9 Million $24

Los Angeles LakersTeam Value1 $1,000 M

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