Legendary sportswriter Bob Ryan, also known as "The quintessential ... Ryan reckoned that among these legends, the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Elgin Baylor stands out as a pivotal figure.

However, as pivotal as he was to the foundation of the storied franchise, "The Logo" himself was indebted to his fellow Lakers legend, Elgin ... owner Bob Short once said of Baylor.

Elgin Baylor (right, with Clippers owner Donald Sterling ... These Lakers were the league's first dynasty, but owner Bob Short, known for his, um, cheapness, was about to move the team to Los ...