Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the league’s Western Conference Pacific Division. Established in 1947, the franchise is one of the most successful and popular sports teams worldwide. As of 2020, they have won 17 NBA championships with their last title being achieved during the 2009–10 season.

Led by Hall-of-Famers Elgin Baylor and Jerry West from 1960 to 1974, Los Angeles made 16 Finals appearances over that span leading up to its first championship win against Boston Celtics for 1971–72 season led by Wilt Chamberlain who was named MVP at Finals series clinching Game 5 victory 112:119 after triple overtime thriller/ The following year saw LA successfully defend its crown against New York Knicks winning 4 games out of 7 finals encounters while earning another MVP award – this time it went to guard Gail Goodrich who scored 42 points on 15 field goals including 14 out of 19 free throws attempts at game 6 final clash which ended 100:113 in favour of home side Laker squad headed by coach Bill Sharman; his name was later immortalized among other greats when he became part off Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Fame class 1989 inductees list alongside such legendary figures like K .C Jones or Bob Pettit .

During 80th decade Magic Johnson took charge under Pat Riley leadership eventually winning five titles back between 1980 and 1988 making him all-time leader with 11 rings both player/coach combined ; new era began 2000 when Phil Jackson arrived bringing additional four trophies till 2010 , three more were added 2018 onwards via LeBron James’ signing thus creating special bond between two iconic names – King James & Purple Gold dynasty now firmly established itself as dominant force NBA landscape .

Off court , team remains highly recognizable brand due multiple cultural influences ranging from rap music mentions (e g Snoop Dogg’ s Who Am I ? ) Hollywood movies starring Kobe Bryant , Shaquille O`Neal product endorsements etc adding even further fame status enjoyed thanks long history success story where no major competitor able match record set since inception city well represented within country largest market place sport entertainment industry showing true professionalism efficient business model high standards every area performance employed order achieve highest results possible across board not only competitively but financially also securing countless investments TV rights merchandising sponsorships gaining notoriety popularity world wide customer base any modern day company would be proud having establishing themselves legitimacy international scene through hard work dedication towards achieving excellence every step way past present future alike marking them undisputed top tier representative branch association globally speaking regarding matters concerning basketball related activities respective events competitions tournaments broadcasted media outlets global scale enabling fans follow progress various occasions throughout entire journey belonging amongst greatest franchises ever existed planet Earth !