Irvin "Magic" Johnson for ever and ever and ever, was named to NBA all time startin 5 case closed.
We {Lakers} were rebuilding during the Van Exel period and remember this, the laker franchise rebuilds very quickly unlike most teams in the NBA and to add for your info. the club {lakers} is rated among the best in the league's history.
Around this time of year playoff basketball is something residents are use to in Los Angeles, entertainment in and around the city, bars,private homes, restaurants, etc,etc in other words basketball is life in L.A.