Dec 25, 2023, 10:00am ET
The largest Lakers collection has relics from the 1950s to pieces from the LeBron James era.
In Southern California there is a type of “museum” that collects the entire history of the Lakers franchise. In one house there is a hallway that takes you to a time machine, to a purple and gold paradise in which you can breathe the glory of the Los Angeles Lakers since their beginnings. What would be a dream for any Lakers fan is a reality for a superfan: a unique and selective collection of the most important pieces of the Los Angeles franchise.
The room where the largest collection of Lakers in the world is located. ESPNMold of Kobe Bryant’s hands used in the Chinese theater in Los Angeles. ESPN
Unlike the great European football teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester United and Barcelona, which have a museum in their stadiums dedicated to the history of their team, This “museum”, if you can call it that, is in the attic of a house. This space includes a bar, two televisions, a living room, and the largest collection of Lakers in the world. It is the perfect “man cave” for a Lakers fan.
Section dedicated to Kobe Bryant. ESPNElgin Baylor autographed jersey along with Wilt Chamberlain’s jersey and headband. ESPN
Pick any moment in Lakers history and you’ll find a piece or artifact from that era in this collection. From George Mikan’s Minneapolis Lakers of the 1950s to the Lakers of the 60’s and 70’s with Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor and Pat Riley. From the ‘Showtime Lakers’ of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy; to the new millennium with Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant to the contemporary era of LeBron James and Kobe Anthony Davis.
The last uniform and towel that Kobe Bryant used in his famous “Mamba Out”. ESPN’s LeBron James jersey with a section dedicated to Jerry West in the background. ESPN
The collection is so impressive, that figures like Mikan, West, Johnson, and Worthy They have visited and been amazed. Mikan was so impressed that He decided to donate all the items he had from his career with the Lakers.
Uniforms of Jerry West and Shaquille O’Neal. ESPN
There are very specific pieces about each of those glorious eras of the Lakers: uniforms and trophies by George Mikan; autographed Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West jerseys and shoes; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar eyeglasses and a Complete wardrobe dedicated to Magic Johnson; an entire section dedicated to hall of fame storyteller Chick Hearn; Shaq’s size 22 shoes and uniform and towel from Kobe Bryant’s last game what was I wearing when the famous man said “Mamba Out”; to uniforms and special LeBron James shoes.
Wall dedicated to the showtime Lakers. ESPN
David Kohler has been collecting for over 40 years. What started as a hobby trading cards in high school is now a multi-million dollar business. David is the owner of SCP Auctions, a company dedicated to the buying and selling of sports collectibles: cards, paintings, rings, trophies, t-shirts, bats, shoes, balls, medals, etc. Basically, he has access to any sporting goods you can imagine. This has allowed him to gain access to countless Laguneros collectibles.
Trofeo replies Larry O’Brien. ESPN
“One day I would like to get Jerry West’s rookie uniform, it is the jewel I am missing, but no one knows if it even exists”Kohler said. Meanwhile, Kohler remains a Lakers superfan and attends important games for his favorite team.
The jerseys of five immortal Lakers. ESPN
2023-12-25 15:00:00
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