Here are three ways the Lakers are dramatically different this year -- and one way they are troublingly the same.

Jackson's Lakers tenure produced five championships in total, but his impact extended beyond the trophy case.

Bryant's impact began with his legendary work ... of creativity in training that many players have since emulated. Kobe's ...

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has grown into a leadership role with the young players, partly influenced by Stephen Curry.

NBAE via Getty Images ESPN reported at the time that the situation caused tension among the Lakers during Kobe Bryant’s ...

San Jose State University volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser explains why she is seeking legal action amid school’s ...

And O'Neal proved to be money well spent for the Lakers. Teaming up with Kobe Bryant, he helped fire the LA to three ...

LA Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal famously won three of his ... so much was because I knew his system worked," O'Neal said. " ...

In 2000, the Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 3-2 in the first ... Ali Humanitarian of the Year honor The NBA icon added, ...