During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

In an ideal world, we would all have tremendous job security, have contracts for life, and be unfireable. We would all have a place to call our home, at our discretion. We would all fall in love on the first try and not repeatedly have to go back to the cutthroat market of dating apps. Everything would be secure, always.

Instead of on-ball screens, Miami is relying on pace (first in the NBA), off-ball movement and drives to the hoop to score. And it has revived an offense that’s typically been one of the league’s most plodding.

Tyrese Maxey's 54-point night for 76ers features stats never reached in NBA history originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Tyrese Maxey scored a ton on Thursday night for the Philadelphia 76ers in an overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

For nearly 40 years, the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers had the dreaded honor of laying claim to the worst record in NBA history.

Point guards are the leaders on the court, setting up plays and making crucial decisions to control the game’s flow. Over the years, the NBA has seen some truly legendary players at this position whose skills and vision shaped basketball history.

Collin Gillespie is off to a historic start with the Suns, joining only Russell Westbrook and LaMelo Ball to do this in NBA history.

Mikal Bridges makes unlikely NBA history not seen since Dwyane Wade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.