The Los Angeles Lakers are famous not only in the United States but also internationally. However, many people wonder why team founder Jerry Buss chose the name in 1946.
It is worth noting that the word “Lakers” is derived from the word “lake”, which means “lake” in English. But in Los Angeles, there are no lakes, and that’s what creates confusion, although everything is solved when it is known that the franchise is originally located in Minneapolis, the most important city in Minnesota, known as “The Land of Ten Thousand Lakes”.
In 1960, the franchise, which featured stars such as Kobe Bryant and now LeBron James, moved to Los Angeles, but it stayed because its name had grown so powerful.
The popularity that the Lakers have gained and strengthened over time is due to their multiple achievements throughout history and past stars such as George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Kawhi Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
On top of that, they are located in California, one of the largest states in the United States. This clearly shows that being stationed there is not the same as being stationed in other smaller and neglected places.
According to Sidelines’ analysis of members of the NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS and NHL, in 2022 the team, which has more than 20 million followers on Instagram, ranked first in the most famous rankings.
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said nearly a year ago that she wanted LeBron James to retire from the team, which would continue to increase his impact on the public. “James is an outstanding leader on and off the court. “We are lucky to have him and we hope to see him retire as a Laker. “he told the media.