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Each week, Jim Hill brings you a different Lakers "Legend" to talk about their time with the team, what they're up to these days and some of their most iconic moments.
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Each week, Jim Hill brings you a different Lakers "Legend" to talk about their time with the team, what they're up to these days and some of their most iconic moments.
As much as he accomplished on the court, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has done so much to impact American culture off the hardwood as well. Jim Hill sits down with the Captain to talk about his journey.
Once perennial all-star Bob McAdoo arrived in LA, the Showtime Era officially began. He talks to Jim Hill all about running the floor with Magic and Kareem and winning two titles with the purple and gold.
Chris Hayre speaks to the man with the mic about what its been like to ask the tough questions.
Bill Macdonald has seen and done it all in his nearly 40 year broadcasting career, from basketball to baseball, football, hockey and more. He's been the Lakers play-by-play announcer for the last 9 seasons, and in that time was able to build quite a relationship with Kobe Bryant. Our Chris Hayre caught up with Macdonald for this edition of Legends.
Del Harris was the only person to coach Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. He talks with Jim Hill about his five years as Lakers head coach and helping groom one of the best players to ever play the game
16 years ago, basketball magic happened. In one of the great performances of all time, Kobe Bryant took over Staples Center, scoring an incredible 81 points against Toronto. We look back at that incredible night through the eyes and memories of two people who had an up-close view at basketball history - former Laker Luke Walton and Lakers play-by-play announcer Bill Macdonald.
Samaki Walker won 2 titles with the Lakers in his two seasons in LA. In this full interview, he looks back at his time playing alongside Kobe & Shaq as Jaime Maggio goes in depth with the former Lakers forward.
Jaime Maggio catches up with the former shooting guard on his two seasons with the purple and gold, and playing with Kobe Bryant.
Tracy Murray reflects on his time in the Los Angeles Basketball scene, from when he was a standout prospect at Glendora High to his time as a UCLA Basketball broadcaster.
He may be the only player to grow up in LA and play for the Lakers with both Magic Johnson and then Kobe & Shaq. Jaime Maggio caught up with Monrovia's own Corie Blount as the forward looked back on his career in purple and gold.
Chris Hayre talks to John Ireland about what its been like to call Laker games on the radio, including his path to getting there, and what he learned from his boyhood idol Chick Hearn.
Wes Matthews Sr. played just 2 seasons with the Lakers, but won a title in each one as he backed up Magic Johnson at point guard. He's also just the second dad to have his son also play for the Lakers, a fact he cherishes greatly.
Former Laker guard and current assistant coach Mike Penberthy visits with Kristin Smith to talk battling Kobe in practice, coaching future hall of famers and how it all got started!
One of the more popular point guards in Lakers history, Nick Van Exel remains a fan favorite despite not winning a title with the purple and gold. Jim Hill chats with "Nick the Quick" about his time in LA and his current role with the Atlanta Hawks.
Jim Hill chats with 2-time Lakers champ Mike Smrek about his time backing up Kareem in the 80s and much more. The full interview here!
Norman Powell scored 30 points, James Harden had 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 127-105 on Tuesday night.
Tyler Bilodeau and Sebastian Mack each scored 16 points, Dylan Andrews added 12 points and UCLA beat Washington 69-58 in the first-ever Big Ten Conference game for both programs.
JuJu Watkins hit a school record and career-high nine 3-pointers while scoring 40 points and No. 6 Southern California routed Cal Baptist 94-52.
The 32-year-old is to join Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow at the top of Los Angeles' pitching rotation after a brief stint with the San Francisco Giants.
Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80.
The Los Angeles Rams have claimed cornerback Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington.
Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans' starting job last month.
James Harden scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic's triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122.
Troy Terry tied a career high with three assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the shootout as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3.
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
The crash happened at around 2 a.m. on Sunday about 10 miles up Pacific Coast Highway, where the road is narrow and the cliffs steep.
Hannah Kobayashi, a woman who disappeared after missing her LAX flight to New York, was seen leaving the country, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The Los Angeles City Council overwhelmingly approved a contentious lease for an aviation company at Van Nuys Airport Tuesday afternoon.
A 25-year-old female passenger from Huntington Beach in the BMW was pronounced dead on the way to the trauma center.
The crash happened at around 2 a.m. on Sunday about 10 miles up Pacific Coast Highway, where the road is narrow and the cliffs steep.
The Los Angeles City Council overwhelmingly approved a contentious lease for an aviation company at Van Nuys Airport Tuesday afternoon.
The shooting happened back on Jan. 24 in the 200 block of E. Wakefield Avenue, according to the Anaheim Police Department.
Two people led officers from the Los Angeles Police Department on a high-speed pursuit Tuesday night.
The suspect, a 17-year-old boy, remains jailed without bail, police said.
Max and Byrdie, both Labrador retrievers, made it official with a beautiful backyard ceremony in Newport Beach on Sunday.
Officers were called to the scene after receiving reports that a man was loading a rifle on Broadway. The weapon ended up being fake, police said.
Firefighters in Orange County took one person to the hospital after a traffic collision and police shooting near the 57 Freeway in Brea.
A staple of Thanksgiving celebrations in Orange County will not happen for the first time in nearly 40 years, as owners of the beloved La Casa Garcia restaurant made a tough decision to temporarily suspend the event that has fed thousands.
No one was seriously injured.
CFD rigs are now outfitted with "mini blood banks" stocked with Type O blood, allowing them to perform blood transfusions in the field on trauma patients.
The construction is expected to continue over the next several weeks, at least through Jan. 22, according to the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
The handcrafted wreaths are sold to raise money for Boys Republic, a Chino Hills private school for at-risk youth.
The owner of a San Bernardino arcade says that a group of thieves spent multiple days, including Thanksgiving, ransacking his business stealing valuable equipment.
"The methamphetamine was determined to be transported for the purpose of sales," SBSD deputies said.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
A special session called by California Gov. Gavin Newsom began Monday. Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Norman Powell scored 30 points, James Harden had 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 127-105 on Tuesday night.
Tyler Bilodeau and Sebastian Mack each scored 16 points, Dylan Andrews added 12 points and UCLA beat Washington 69-58 in the first-ever Big Ten Conference game for both programs.
JuJu Watkins hit a school record and career-high nine 3-pointers while scoring 40 points and No. 6 Southern California routed Cal Baptist 94-52.
The 32-year-old is to join Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow at the top of Los Angeles' pitching rotation after a brief stint with the San Francisco Giants.
Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The bar opened in 2022, just a few months ahead of the reality TV pop culture moment known as "Scandoval," which revealed that "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval had an affair with castmate Rachel Leviss, the close friend of his girlfriend, Ariana Madix.
Nicole Comstock takes a look at some of the factors playing into what might make this holiday season seem even more stressful than usual.
Authorities are still searching for one of the three people there were inside of a car that veered off the side of a Malibu road over the weekend. Jeff Nguyen provides the latest information in the ongoing investigation.
Los Angeles County prosecutors claim a man intentionally shot his 9-year-old child to death. Laurie Perez reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to Moonshadows for tonight's Look At This!
LA City Council approves contentious lease for Van Nuys Airport hangar.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
