Eleven-time All-Star, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and Lakers legend Elgin has passed away due to natural causes, the team announced in a statement on Monday afternoon. Baylor, who was 86 years old at the time of his passing, and was surrounded by his wife and “everlasting love” Elaine, and his daughter Krystal.
Baylor, who the Minneapolis Lakers drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1958 NBA Draft, spent the entirety of his career with the Lakers and was a part of the first-ever Los Angeles Lakers team. During his career, Baylor averaged 27.