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.