The Story of the Los Angeles Lakers (A History of Hoops)

Introduce basketball fans to the extraordinary history of NBA's L.A. Lakers with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes.

Beginning with the franchise's early years in Minneapolis, Minnesota, readers get a highlight of the team's superstars and memorable seasons, as well as its epic 17 championship titles--including its 2020 win. A colorful layout drives home the action and sidebars capture unforgettable moments and players, like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin ""Magic"" Johnson, and Kobe Bryant. Middle grade sports fans experience their favorite basketball teams like never before in this Creative Sports series. Includes table of contents, captions, and an index.