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The 25 greatest mid-major college basketball players
One does not have to play at a major conference college basketball program to be a star. Here are 25 of the best Division I mid-major players ever to grace a hardcourt, listed in chronological order.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / February 5
YouTube Gold: Great Elgin Baylor Video 
This is as clean as it gets from 60+ years ago One of the great things about YouTube is that you get to see old video of great players in their prime. Sometimes though - quite often, actually - the video is grainy and it’s hard to see much detail.
NBA News / Sporting News / January 26
Where does Elgin Baylor rank among top 10 NBA wings of all time?
Where does Baylor rank among the greatest NBA wings ever?
The 'Most three-pointers made in every NBA season since 1979-80' quiz
The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 6
LeBron James to Outrank Elgin Baylor and Dirk Nowitzki in Important Career Stat
At 6 '9" (and hovering around 260 lbs), LeBron James has spent his career dominating opposing small forwards. With guard-like handles and power forward
Los Angeles Lakers News / Sporting News / January 4
Where does Elgin Baylor rank among the greatest NBA players of all time?
Where does the Los Angeles Lakers legend rank among the game's all-time greats?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Sporting News / December 31
Where does Elgin Baylor rank among the top-10 Lakers of all time?
Elgin Baylor never won a ring with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he nonetheless put together one of the best Lakers careers ever.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Basketball Network / December 3
When Elgin Baylor and the Lakers were in the plane that lost both engines: 'We went down'
The difference between the NBA 60 years ago and today is like night and day. From the style of play to the off-court culture to the enormous salaries superstars enjoy, almost everything has changed.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 26
Anthony Davis Joins Elgin Baylor & Jerry West In Lakers History
The 2024-25 season is off to a great start for the Los Angeles Lakers as after picking up a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Opening Night, they came back from down 22 to beat the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 4
YouTube Gold: The Night Milwaukee Ended The Lakers’ 33-Game Win Streak
Just a detour: L.A. won the championship and finished 69-13. In the 1971-72 season, time was running out for the Los Angeles Lakers. The original Big Three, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor were all in their 30’s: West was 34, Chamberlain was 35 and Baylor was 37.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21
A brief history of player-turned-coaches in the NBA
Carving out a playing career in the NBA and forging a successful coaching career are two very different things.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 20, 2024
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor’s Triple-Double Sends L.A. To 1969 NBA Finals
The trio of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain was one that was nearly unstoppable once they all came together with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1969.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 14, 2024
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Sets NBA Finals Scoring Record In Win Over Celtics
When glancing over the history of the NBA, two franchises stand out above the rest. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics remain the anchors of success, accounting for 33 of the 71 total championships in league history.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 3, 2024
This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West, Elgin Baylor Clinch Berth In NBA Finals
The early days of the Los Angeles Lakers were led by one of the best duos in NBA history, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. Both are two of the greatest players to ever step foot in the league and their games complimented each other very well.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 18, 2024
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Becomes Franchise’s First Player To Score 50 Points In Back-To-Back Games Since Elgin Baylor
Retired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has his fingerprints all over the team’s record books, and not without good reason. The future Hall-of-Famer produced some of the most impressive scoring feats in NBA history on a regular basis during his prime, and what he did on March 18, 2007, is no different.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 14, 2024
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Scores 40 Points Against Detroit Pistons In NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers have a rich and storied history, one that has been graced by some of the greatest players to ever put on an NBA jersey. From big
NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 2, 2024
Highest-Scoring Single Seasons By Tiers: Wilt Is The Only One With More Than 4,000 Points
In NBA history, certain achievements transcend mere statistics to become enduring symbols of greatness. From the unparalleled scoring exploits of Michael Jordan to the towering dominance of Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA's 4,000, 3,000, and even the 2,500-point clubs stand as a hallowed sanctuary reserved for the game's most elite scorers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14, 2024
Inside Elgin Baylor’s $4.3 million former mansion, with photos
During his playing days, Elgin Baylor played all of his years with the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Taking them to several Finals appearances, unfortunately, he retired midseason before the Lakers won it all, but he still received a ring.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 23, 2024
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Earns First All-Star Game Co-MVP
The Lakers franchise embedded their roots into the city of Los Angeles the day they left Minnesota, creating a fantastic opportunity that would evolve into countless NBA championships.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 29, 2023
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain Face Off In Second Epic Clash
Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain are two of the greatest players in NBA history and two of the most unstoppable forces during their era. Both have their numbers retired by the Los Angeles Lakers for a reason, and each were known to put up some absolutely ridiculous numbers.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 14, 2023
NBA Players With The Most All-Time Points Per Game By Each Month
As it stands in the NBA, we are currently seeing an offensive phenomenon. Teams are scoring more points per game than ever before with stars contributing at a level rarely seen throughout NBA history.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 8, 2023
This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain Engage In Memorable Matchup
When it comes to players putting up video game numbers, no two players could ever match the ridiculous stat lines of two Los Angeles Lakers legends: Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2020
'Difficult to handle? Ridiculous': How Chamberlain, Lakers formed Superteam
Decades before the concept of an NBA Superteam became a thing, the trend-setting Los Angeles Lakers created their own version of a “Big Three.”
The 25 best second seasons in NBA history
Everybody remembers a great rookie season in the NBA, which often result in a trophy being held aloft. However, what about the players who have fantastic second seasons?
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