The Los Angeles Lakers have had many transcending athletes don their jersey throughout their illustrious history. These Hall-of-Famers, including the likes of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, contributed heavily both on and off the court, setting the stage for 10 championships over the last 38 years.
Legends such as Abdul-Jabbar have accomplished a lot over their respective careers, including holding records many may not know about. On this day in Lakers history, Los Angeles hosted the Denver Nuggets at The Forum, in what would turn into an NBA oddity.
Up to this point, Pat Riley’s team had assembled a 47-14 record heading into the March 10, 1987 matchup.