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 The Lakers have 13 playoff buzzer-beaters, the most in NBA history.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2020/02/18/nba/nba-buzzer-beaters-leaders-history|theringer]])] The Lakers have 13 playoff buzzer-beaters, the most in NBA history.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2020/02/18/nba/nba-buzzer-beaters-leaders-history|theringer]])]
 +
 +===== Most Finals Appearances =====
 +
 +The Lakers have reached the NBA Finals 32 times, the most in history.[([[https://www.nba.com/lakers/history|NBA.com]])]
 +
 +===== All-Time Win Leaders =====
 +
 +The Lakers rank among the top three in total franchise wins.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/|Basketball-Reference]])]
 +
 +===== Most Retired Jerseys =====
 +
 +The Lakers have retired 13 numbers, honoring legends from Mikan to Kobe.[([[https://www.nba.com/lakers/legacy|NBA.com]])]
 +
 +===== Triple-Double Machine =====
 +
 +Magic Johnson holds the record for most career playoff triple-doubles.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/johnma01.html|Basketball-Reference]])]
 +
 +===== Fastest to MVP =====
 +
 +Magic Johnson won Finals MVP as a rookie — the only player ever to do so.[([[https://www.nba.com/lakers/history|NBA.com]])]
 +
 +===== Hollywood Ties =====
 +
 +The Lakers are the most celebrity-studded franchise, with fans like Jack Nicholson, Snoop Dogg, and Leonardo DiCaprio.[([[https://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/lakers-celebrity-fans-jack-nicholson-snoop-dogg-leonardo-dicaprio|Fox Sports]])]
 +
 +===== Staples Center Legacy =====
 +
 +From 1999 to 2021, the Lakers played at Staples Center, a modern-day basketball mecca.[([[https://www.staplescenter.com/arena-history|Staples Center]])]
 +
 +===== Crypto.com Arena =====
 +
 +In 2021, the venue was renamed Crypto.com Arena, causing major fan backlash.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/15432147/lakers-have-most-playoff-buzzer-beaters-nba-history|ESPN]])]
 +
 +===== LakeShow Socials =====
 +
 +The Lakers are among the most-followed NBA teams on Instagram and Twitter.[([[https://www.socialbakers.com/2022/01/25/nba-teams-instagram-twitter-followers/|Social Bakers]])]
 +
 +===== Iconic Broadcast Voices =====
 +
 +Legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn called 3,338 consecutive games from 1965 to 2001.[([[https://www.nba.com/lakers/legacy|NBA.com]])]
 +
 +===== Global Brand =====
 +
 +The Lakers are one of the most recognizable sports franchises globally, with fans across all continents.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2020/12/14/los-angeles-lakers-most-valuable-nba-team/|Forbes]])]
 +
 +===== International Pipeline =====
 +
 +They've featured numerous global stars, like Pau Gasol (Spain), Vlade Divac (Serbia), and Rui Hachimura (Japan).[([[https://www.nba.com/lakers/roster|NBA.com]])]
 +
 +===== Youth Development =====
 +
 +Their G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, helps develop future talent.[([[https://www.gleague.nba.com/south-bay/lakers/|NBA G League]])]
 +
 +===== Retirement Ceremonies =====
 +
 +Lakers legends often get full arena ceremonies with tributes, banners, and celebrity appearances.[([[https://www.nba.com/lakers/legacy|NBA.com]])]
 +
 +===== Forever Mamba =====
 +
 +The team now honors Kobe Bryant with the “Mamba Day” jerseys, black with snakeskin texture, worn on special occasions.[([[https://www.nba.com/lakers/legacy|NBA.com]])]
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