LeBron James pushed back on the critics who claim his 2020 NBA championship was illegitimate since it came inside of the bubble.

Shaquille O'Neal cemented his legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers after delivering three consecutive titles during his eight-year stint with the team. But, O'Neal also admitted that none of it would be possible if he and the team hadn't secured the first ring.

The Thunder bounced back as they cruised to victory over the Pacers in Game 2. Who will take a 2-1 series lead? Here are the betting odds and our prediction.

Even when the Lakers were headed toward a lopsided defeat, Kobe Bryant inspired fear in his opponents, as former Celtics coach Doc Rivers recalled.

On Tuesday, Dončić took to social media to post a video of himself working out on his Instagram Stories: The 26-year-old guard is coming off a tumultuous season, as he was shockingly traded from the Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks in February in one of the most unexpected moves in recent NBA history.

The last time the NBA Finals rolled through Indianapolis, Reggie Miller was 34, Larry Bird was coaching, and the Lakers were just getting started on a dynasty.

NBA Trade Idea Gives Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Doncic New All-Star Teammate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers were the third seed in the Western Conference this season. They faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs and had home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series.

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