After three stellar years at West Virginia University, Ron Williams, a 6-foot-3 point guard, was taken by the San Francisco Warriors with the No. 9 pick in the 1968 NBA Draft. After spending his first seven seasons in the league with the Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks, he was traded to the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has a rich history with LeBron James, going back to his days on the Boston Celtics. Smart had multiple intense battles wi

Recent reports suggest that the Los Angeles Lakers' unusual mid-season move may indicate a potential blockbuster trade ahead.

In 1969, coming off their seventh loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals in the previous 11 seasons, the Lakers took Drake University guard Willie McCarter with the No. 12 pick in the draft. He spent his first two seasons with the Lakers and averaged 7.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and two assists in 19.2 minutes a game during that time.

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 rebounds and LeBron James scored 17 points in his first road game of the season as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 108-106