Wednesday night was no off night for Staples Center, as LASEC and the Lakers gave some lucky fans an opportunity to have All-Access to Lakers past and present.
Many fans along with their kids had the great fortune to shoot on the same court as their Laker team. Along with taking photos with Laker players such as James Worthy, Robert Horry, GM Mitch Kupchak, Antawn Jamison, Steve Blake, and Jamaal Wilkes.
The fans were also treated to an in depth panel led by Lakers play by play announcer Bill McDonald. McDonald asked the first panel that consisted of Worthy, Wilkes, Horry, and Kupchak a series of questions surrounding the current Lakers team, NBA rule changes and more.
One response stood out amongst the fans when the panel was asked what player would you start a team with. Everyone answered Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or some other Laker except Wilkes. Who surprised many by responding "I know this may not be the popular answer....but I'd have to go with Bill Russell."
The crowd wasn't too pleased by that answer, as McDonald sort of egged on the crowd by saying, whoa you chose a Celtic amongst Laker fans.
Everyone laughed it off, as Wilkes explained and later recanted his answer by saying, "can I go back and say Kareem now."
The second panel consisted of current players Steve Blake who is recovering from abdominal injury, Antawn Jamison, and coach Mike D'Antoni.
Everyone was in a festive mood as the Lakers were on a current two game winning streak.
It was good to see Coach D'Antoni in a relaxed, good mood for a change.
A great time was had by all in attendance, another great event hosted by Kathryn Schloessman and LASEC.
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