The Los Angeles Lakers Encyclopedia

by Richard J. Shmelter

Against the backdrop of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, California, the Los Angeles Lakers have become not only one of professional basketball's most treasured gems, but an internationally-renowned sports icon. With the wizardry of players who require only one name--Elgin, West, Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Shaq, Kobe--the Lakers grew from a promising Midwestern team starting afresh in the City of Angels and becoming one of the most successful corporate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786466839
• ISBN13: 9780786466832
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.4" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher