nba.com - 9/5/2008
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To repeat. That was Pat Riley's obsession. Soon after the Los Angeles Lakers had wrapped up their 1987 title, someone got around to asking their coach if the team could repeat as champions. "I guarantee it," he said flatly. Beginning with training camp and throughout the season, he pushed them like a man obsessed. He was Captain Ahab, and the repeat championship was the elusive great whale. ...
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Lakers I Miss: The Fabulous Forum
Forum Blue And Gold —
... to the charm of the Forum with its Lakers only “Lights Out” theatrical flair.
Championships clinched in the Forum:
West and Riley hugging as they ran off the floor in 1972…
Cooper battling Dr. J as the Lakers would take the title in 1982…
Kareem and Magic hitting big free throws down the stretch in 1987
Isaiah Thomas’ valiant effort in defeat and Big Game James Finals MVP in 1988…
Other memorable non-Laker Forum events: ...
FB&G: Lakers I Miss - The Fabulous Forum
The Lakers Nation —
... to the charm of the Forum with its Lakers only “Lights Out” theatrical flair.
Championships clinched in the Forum:
West and Riley hugging as they ran off the floor in 1972…
Cooper battling Dr. J as the Lakers would take the title in 1982…
Kareem and Magic hitting big free throws down the stretch in 1987
Isaiah Thomas’ valiant effort in defeat and Big Game James Finals MVP in 1988…
Other memorable non-Laker Forum events: ...
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