For the majority of their time in the city, the Los Angeles Lakers have played home games at one of two arenas, the Great Western Forum and the Staples Center.
Memories of the ‘Showtime’ era led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are laced throughout The Forum while Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal have provided a ton of moments at Staples.
In the seasons since the Lakers left The Forum, it has been transformed into a music venue. Meanwhile, the team’s lease at Staples Center runs out in 2025 and owner Jeanie Buss was actually approached by MSG about a return to The Forum when their lease was up.