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Each week, Jim Hill brings you a different Lakers "Legend" to talk about their time with the team, what they're up to these days and some of their most iconic moments.
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Each week, Jim Hill brings you a different Lakers "Legend" to talk about their time with the team, what they're up to these days and some of their most iconic moments.
As a long-time Lakers game analyst, Stu Lantz has seen it all, but he also used to play for the Lakers. Jim Hill chats with Stu about his time in the purple and gold, along with the privilege of working alongside the great Chick Hearn.
With his signature, dreadlocked lock, Brian Grant had a successful NBA career, but even he didn't think his one year with the Lakers would define him globally for a lifetime. Ben Lyons catches up with Brian as he talks about being traded for Shaq, lifting weights with Kobe and his post-basketball life battling Parkinson's disease.
Caron Butler played just one season with the Lakers, but the positive impact it had on him and on Laker fans has lasted ever since. Jaime Maggio catches up with the current Miami Heat assistant coach to talk about his time in LA.
As one of the greatest coaches in team history, Pat Riley is truly a Laker Legend. Not only did he win four titles as head coach, he also won as a player in 1972. Jim Hill chats with the all-time NBA great in this full interview.
For 32 years and eight championships, Gary Vitti had a front row seat to multiple Lakers dynasties as the team's head athletic trainer. Jim Hill chats with Gary for a long conversation about his status in Lakers history, how he dealt with Magic Johnson's HIV announcement and having to break it to Kobe Bryant that he had torn his Achilles tendon.
In four seasons as a Laker, 7-footer Robert Sacre played alongside Kobe Bryant, and has now taken his years of expertise to the front office in his home country of Canada. Lisa Hillary catches with her fellow countryman as they reflect on his NBA career and more.
Derek Fisher is a five-time Lakers champion, responsible for one of the most iconic buzzer-beaters in playoff history. Jim Hill chats with D-Fish about that shot, his time with the Lakers and his bond with teammate Kobe Bryant.
Jaime Maggio goes one-on-one with 7x NBA Champion Robert Horry to talk about his time with the Lakers, including his "Big Shot" against the Kings, his friendship with Kobe, and Shaq's off the court shenanigans.
Jim Hill chats with one of the most iconic Lakers of all time, Shaquille O'Neal, to talk parades, celebrities and if this current Lakers team can go back to back.
There are few Lakers more popular that "Big Game" James. He's a basketball hall of famer and continues to be front and center as the team's lead pre/postgame analyst. Jaime Maggio chats with her ol' friend about his hatred of the Celtics, what his mom taught Chick Hearn and even reminisce about the old LTV days on KCAL9.
Recently named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Michael Cooper spends a few minutes with Jim Hill to talk about his storied career and the prospects of joining other Lakers great in the hall.
Ron Artest won a title with the Lakers in 2010, then went on to change his name to Metta World Peace. Jim Hill talks to one of the more outspoken and philosophical Lakers of this generation about his time in purple and gold, and why he decided to change his name.
"Smooth as Silk" Jamaal Wilkes helped lead the Lakers to multiple championships on his way to a Hall of Fame career. Jim Hill talks with the Lakers Legend about his time in LA, both as a Laker and a UCLA Bruin.
Mitch Kupchak played with the Lakers from 1981 until his retirement in 1986. He then became assistant general manager of the team under Jerry West until 2000 when he became general manager — a position he held until 2017.
This week, we speak to Byron Scott, who played with the Lakers from 1983-1993 and again in the 1996-1997 season. He returned as head coach from 2014-2016.
A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the L.A. Dodgers superstar and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury housing development.
The Los Angeles Angels overcame Shohei Ohtani's 42nd homer during an eighth-inning rally in their 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Danny Muscovski scored a goal in each half and 18-year-old Snyder Brunell scored in his league debut as the Seattle Sounders cruised to a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Shohei Ohtani led off the game with his 41st homer, but Ernie Clement hit the tiebreaking homer leading off the ninth inning, and the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays hung on to avoid a series sweep with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Chargers have secured a 27-13 win over the New Orleans Saints in a preseason game.
Kerry Carpenter homered and drove in three runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-5.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run, Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in five shutout innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1.
Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium.
The LAPD has confirmed 51-year-old Alexander Lee Rogers of Longview, Washington, is in custody.
LA City Councilmember Current Price already faces 10 charges, including embezzlement and perjury.
Detectives believe the assault began after a dispute over Singh's property. They are not investigating the attack as a hate crime.
Officials with the International Bird Rescue say that they've seen an "unusual surge" in sick and dying seagulls along the Los Angeles County shoreline in recent weeks.
Investigators said the suspect had robbed five San Bernardino County businesses at gunpoint since January.
LA City Councilmember Current Price already faces 10 charges, including embezzlement and perjury.
Detectives believe the assault began after a dispute over Singh's property. They are not investigating the attack as a hate crime.
Officials with the International Bird Rescue say that they've seen an "unusual surge" in sick and dying seagulls along the Los Angeles County shoreline in recent weeks.
The LAPD has confirmed 51-year-old Alexander Lee Rogers of Longview, Washington, is in custody.
The husband and the father of 37-year-old Erika "Tilly" Edwards were at the downtown Los Angeles courthouse on Tuesday, seeking justice for Tilly.
Officials with the International Bird Rescue say that they've seen an "unusual surge" in sick and dying seagulls along the Los Angeles County shoreline in recent weeks.
An Orange County family is mourning the death of their 15-year-old loved one who was fatally stabbed by a suspected gang member over the weekend.
An Orange County employee was fatally shot by an off-duty deputy at a Tustin apartment complex on Friday morning, authorities said.
Police said that several surrounding units at the complex were struck by gunfire, but no one was injured.
Firefighters say that 19 cars were completely destroyed and four others sustained damage in the massive fire early Wednesday morning.
Investigators said the suspect had robbed five San Bernardino County businesses at gunpoint since January.
Stephen Morgan, 30, was found dead outside of a Riverside motel on July 11, 1991. More than 30 years later, police are asking the public for help in identifying his killer.
Nearly $30,000 worth of stolen Labubu dolls were recovered from a San Bernardino County home after they were taken in a burglary, police said on Monday.
Investigators have yet to reveal a motive for the shooting.
A driver was killed early Monday morning when a loose truck tire slammed into their windshield on the 60 Freeway in Pomona.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service and "associated software" on Sept. 30.
Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton, has died, according to his manager. He was 77.
The shooting happened in the predawn hours on Sunday in the popular seaside shantytown of La Perla near Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Three officials involved in President Trump's controversial L.A. National Guard deployment testified in court Monday.
Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced that she is ending her campaign to run for governor in 2026.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the L.A. Dodgers superstar and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury housing development.
The Los Angeles Angels overcame Shohei Ohtani's 42nd homer during an eighth-inning rally in their 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Danny Muscovski scored a goal in each half and 18-year-old Snyder Brunell scored in his league debut as the Seattle Sounders cruised to a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Shohei Ohtani led off the game with his 41st homer, but Ernie Clement hit the tiebreaking homer leading off the ninth inning, and the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays hung on to avoid a series sweep with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The home where cult classic horror film "Poltergeist" took place is available for rent in Southern California. It's been redesigned to mimic the set from the movie, where visitors are advised to "Stay away from the light!"
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. She didn't say when it would be released.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton, has died, according to his manager. He was 77.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
Joy Benedict speaks with family members of the 30-year-old man who was fatally shot in Riverside more than three decades ago. In all that time, police still haven't been able to locate a suspect. As their investigation continues, family is hopeful that anyone who knows more can help them find closure.
Los Angeles police arrested a homeless man for allegedly beating an elderly man near the Sikh Gurdwara in North Hollywood, according to Chief Jim McDonnell.
Luzdelia Caballero speaks with parents of Los Angeles Unified School District students after a 15-year-old boy was wrongfully detained by federal immigration agents outside of Arleta High School on Monday.
Alexander Lee Rogers, who is wanted for a murder and attempted murder in Washington state, was arrested on Tuesday by Los Angeles police in the Koreatown area. Mike Rogers reports.
A one-day celebration of vinyl and music takes place on the Sunset Strip on August 16 from 1 to 7 p.m.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
