A native of Mali, Samake was a second-round draft pick by the New Jersey Nets in 2000. After appearing in 34 games with the Nets as a rookie and playing in Italy the following season, the Lakers brought the seven-footer in as a free agent during the summer of 2002.

The Lakers have made a few key roster moves this offseason, but this one signing in particular has been their best move.

PSG defenders Presnel Kimpembe and Nuno Mendes visit the Lakers’ practice facility, showing off trick shots with Christian Koloko and Michael Cooper.

Lakers Nation, get ready to relive the most painful moments in team history! From Robert Horry’s costly pass in the 2004 Finals to LeBron James’ crucial 2011 Finals turnover, we’re counting down the top five worst plays that turned victories into defeats.

The young lady exposing a Lakers player reveals that the unnamed guy says he was in a “situationship.” The guy told her that he is working on things with her current girlfriend. She claims she was heartbroken by hearing that news. Her sadness led to her finding his girl, so she requested to follow her.

Rising to third all-time on the scoring list, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Lakers out of Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania in 1997. He quickly became a star, dueling with Michael Jordan in his first All-Star Game in 1998 and teaming with Shaquille O’Neal to bring Los Angeles a three-peat (2000, 2001, 2002).

Magic Johnson recently ranked his top 5 players all-time in Los Angeles Lakers history, including the likes of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Shake Milton has signed a two-year contract with KK Partizan of the ABA League.