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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.
Marco Zapien is known as the Champion Chef thanks to his work with not only the Lakers in the early 2000s, but also the 2002 World Series Champion Angels. Jaime Maggio heads to Salsa Grill for a walk thru history with the chef and, of course, sample some tacos
As if winning 2 NBA titles wasn't enough, former Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar decided to take to the skies to get his pilot's license after getting gifted some lessons. Jaime Maggio catches up with Jordan about this latest adventure
Mike Dunleavy coached the Lakers into the NBA Finals and was at the helm when Magic Johnson retired from the NBA after revealing he was HIV positive. Jaime Maggio takes a trip down memory lane with him in this week's Legends
Former Lakers equipment manager Rudy Garciduenas spent the better part of 3 decades with the Lakers spanning numerous championship eras and has stories to tell about many of the all-time greats that put on the purple & gold
Magic Johnson & Pat Riley hosted 80s Lakers legends for a reunion on Maui in September. Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein was there to capture it all and talked to Jim Hill while sharing photos about the experience
Lonzo Ball, the highly touted Chino Hills product who starred at UCLA, was selected by the Lakers with the 2nd overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Jill Painter-Lopez spoke with Lonzo about his days with the Purple and Gold.
Part of the group that bridged Showtime with the Lake Show, Cedric Ceballos takes pride in his time with the Purple & Gold, especially getting a chance to play with his 2nd cousin, Kobe Bryant. Chris Hayre sits down with him in this full interview.
He was part of the Lakers last championship season two years ago. Troy Daniels began that year with the purple and gold, providing some sharp scoring from behind the arc. And while he was waived in March and ended up on the Nuggets, the guard was part of a team that ended up winning the NBA title later in 2020. Jaime Maggio caught up with Daniels to chat about his time with the Lakers.
Pepe Mantill begins his 30th season as the Spanish-language analyst. From Kobe Bryant and LeBron James to Jerry Buss, Pepe has some pretty special memories and he's still racking them up. Our Jill Painter Lopez sat down with Mantilla for this week's edition of Legends.
Travis Wear was a basketball star at Mater Dei and played three seasons for UCLA from 2011 to 2014, alongside his twin brother David. Then a lifelong dream came true when Travis got the call to join the Lakers during the 2018 season. Our Jaime Maggio caught up with him for a look back on his time with the Purple and Gold
Dr. Jerry Buss was responsible for bringing showtime to Los Angeles, but by the time he died in 2013, Dr. Buss' influence and impact on the game was felt worldwide. Players and coach from multiple era's explain what Dr. Buss meant to the NBA and to the Lakers franchise.
Big Game James Worthy is a 3-time NBA Champion, Finals MVP, and 7-time All-Star. This week marks four decades since his Hall of Fame career with the Lakers began, but it was a coin-flip away from things working out very differently. Jaime Maggio sat down with Worthy to look back on the night the Purple and Gold drafted him out of North Carolina with the top overall pick.
Ramon Sessions played less than a season for the Lakers, but the impact it had on him has lasted a lifetime. Ben Lyons chats with Ramon about his time in purple & gold, the lessons he learned from Kobe and how that now helps him as a player-agent.
According to his former coach, Lakers forward Stanley Johnson may have been the best player to ever play at Mater Dei High School and much of that was due to his relationship with his mom. Chris Hayre chats with Stanley about a bond that's only grown stronger since her passing
Jason Wagers has five championship rings with the Lakers, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the roster. He was a team ball boy and also served as the resident DJ. Jill Painter Lopez sits down with Jason to look back at his time with the team.
Mike Trout hit a two-run home run and an RBI double for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season and Justin Wrobleski threw six innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee will begin accepting applications for 60,000 positions on its volunteer crew starting in July.
Karl-Anthony Towns will "be beloved forever," Magic Johnson said in a surprise congratulatory message on "CBS Mornings" after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening matchβ.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in the opener of a six-game homestand.
Pavin Smith hit a tiebreaking solo homer off the right-field foul pole, Ryne Nelson pitched seven quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
The blaze was reported at 9:40 a.m., and forward progress was stopped by 10:58 a.m.
The NWS warns about the increased risk of ocean drowning, caused by strong rip currents, which can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Weather officials urge people to remain out of the water.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
The NWS warns about the increased risk of ocean drowning, caused by strong rip currents, which can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Weather officials urge people to remain out of the water.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Neighbors said the content creators' quest to go viral on social media has brought unwanted attention to their quiet community, such as large parties and a SWAT team.
Police say that the suspect and victim were unknown to each other before the fight broke out.
Eaton Fire survivors gathered at an Altadena City Council meeting on Tuesday night to voice their concerns over what many are calling an invasion of greedy developers who are looking to buy burned-out lots and turn them into multi-unit housing.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
The City of Laguna Beach said the sighting occurred 250 to 300 yards offshore of Christmas Cove, about one-quarter mile north of the area where the girl was initially swept away.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Riverside residents are raising concerns about reports that some of the historic artwork inside the Mission Inn, including the Taft Chair and the statue of the goddess Pomona, has been removed following the hotel's recent purchase.
Riverside County homicide investigators have announced two arrests in connection with a homicide in May that left a 47-year-old man dead in Home Gardens.
Firefighters said that the blaze was burning near the Fisherman's Retreat in the unincorporated area of El Casco, southwest of Calimesa.
Police said that more than 20 dogs were found in the back of the U-Haul, some of which were pregnant.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letterβ Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House's World Cup task force and the son of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he stood by the U.S.'s decision to reject Omar Artan.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Mike Trout hit a two-run home run and an RBI double for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season and Justin Wrobleski threw six innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee will begin accepting applications for 60,000 positions on its volunteer crew starting in July.
Karl-Anthony Towns will "be beloved forever," Magic Johnson said in a surprise congratulatory message on "CBS Mornings" after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening matchβ.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canadaβ, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" β which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 β won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins CBS LA to discuss his calls for a delay in the sex abuse settlement payments, ongoing efforts to clean up MacArthur Park and his push for the animal healthcare measure.
The FBI thwarted an alleged attack plot on a UFC event held at the White House last weekend. Former FBI agent Dennis Franks joins CBS LA to discuss the latest developments.
The marine layer will deepen as the week continues bringing back the typical June gloom weather. Clouds will usually clear by the afternoon and the rest of the day will be sunny.
At least four pedestrians and one officer were injured during a pursuit of a hit-and-run driver on Tuesday, according to the Culver City Police Department.
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that the San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in the last 1,000 years and could be due for "the big one" in the near future. Hunter Sowards reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.