Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, and considered one of the great point guards of all time, is seen here during his time at Michigan State (1977-79) in a match-up against Western Kentucky. Since 1981, over a dozen biographies on hi life have been published including his autobiography, "Magic Johnson: My Life."

The Lakers hold the records for having the most wins (2905,) the highest winning percentage (61.5%,) the most NBA Finals appearances (29,) the second fewest non-playoff season with five (San Antonio Spurs have four,) and the second-most NBA championships with 14, behind the Boston Celtics’ 17.

They also hold the record for compiling the longest consecutive win streak (33) in U. S. professional team sports (also an NBA record) in the 1971-72 season. 14 Hall of Famers have played for the Lakers, while four Hall of Famers (John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson) have coached the team. Four Lakers (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant) have won the NBA Most Valuable Player award. (Thanks to Wikipedia for these details. To learn more about the Lakers, visit Wikipedia.)