The Lakers have been one of the league's crown jewel franchises since their inception in 1947. Five NBA championships in Minneapolis, 12 in the City of Angels, the team has shown its ability to win at the highest levels year in and year out. With each memorable moment, there comes a story. Fifty years ago, the 1971-72 Lakers accomplished a feat that remains unbroken. 33 games, 33 wins. The greatest win streak in NBA history.
Following the move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in 1960 and with a roster led by Hall of Famers Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain joined the Lakers after asking for a trade from Philadelphia before the 1968-69 season, setting up a lineup of unstoppable forces.