In this series, we will cover some of the more important, memorable and remarkable moments in Lakers history. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane.
The day was October 19, 1960. It may have seemed like a regular Wednesday afternoon, but for the Lakers it was the start of a new beginning. The Lakers, fresh off of their move from Minneapolis, were making their debut as the Los Angeles Lakers. Jerry West was also making his NBA debut after being drafted by the Lakers in the 1960 draft. However, before we get into their debuts, let's go back a little further in time and figure out how we got here:
Since the start of the 1947-48 season, the Lakers had played their games at the Minneapolis Auditorium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.