The name comes from the Lakers original home state of Minnesota ("Land of 10,000 Lakes".) When the team was moved to LA the nickname was kept.
2006-12-30 04:28:58
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answered by my_iq_135 5
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They originally called the Minnesota Lakers and the name came from their 1000 lakes. When they moved on to Los Angeles they kept the name.
2006-12-30 14:55:45
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answered by philip 2
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AHH thank you i remember Mike North saying that on the score espn 1000 a few years back.
Very refreshing someone remembers the acroynm for L.A.K.E.R.S
2006-12-30 15:15:16
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answered by J Truth 6
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It stands for pride of the game, and being losers
2006-12-30 12:29:11
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answered by Anonymous
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Its not kobe's fault they lossed so don't be hating. He is still the best!
Lakers stand for Minnesota- their previous home.
2006-12-30 13:25:31
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answered by masteryoda 3
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lakers were not minnesota they were minneapolis lakerrs where there are a lot of lakes so they kept the name when they came to l.a. and kobe ownz
2006-12-30 15:17:29
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answered by Anonymous
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2007-01-01 23:34:02
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answered by N8t!^3 B@ll@ 3
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Is this some sort of Balderdash question???
L- Losing
A- And
K- Kicking
E- Everyone
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2006-12-30 14:46:12
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answered by Beast8981 5
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they used to be from michigan around all the great lakes.When they moved to LA they kept the name stupid huh
2006-12-30 12:29:46
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answered by Anonymous
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Kobe has 3 rings. So...just saying, paco.
2006-12-30 12:27:29
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answered by jay_k 3
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