The team is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota and Minnesota is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes". Hence the name "Lakers".
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Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers winning this (2009) championship will cement Phil Jackson as the greatest coach of all time and the Los Angeles Lakers as the winning team in NBA history
The Los Angeles Lakers received the crucial tip-off in the championship game.
The last Lakers three-peat team was the 2001-2002 Los Angeles Lakers, who won their third consecutive NBA championship. Key players included Shaquille O'Neal, who was the dominant center, and Kobe Bryant, the team's star shooting guard. They were coached by Phil Jackson and were known for their strong teamwork and effective triangle offense. The Lakers defeated the New Jersey Nets in the Finals to secure the championship.
The Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers have appeared in the most championship series -- 31.
Kobe Bryant plays on the Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an overall better team.
The Lakers have played at the Staples Center from 1999 to the present time.
In 2010, the NBA championship went to the Los Angeles Lakers, who defeated the Boston Celtics in a seven game thriller.
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