Why Are They Called The L.A. Lakers? And Other NBA Team Name Origins.

WARNING: DO NOT EVER DO THIS
AT A BASKETBALL GAME. I will foul you, the flagrant kind.

I know this will alienate the non-NBA fans but let me dedicate a small portion of my blog to those like me who follow this wonderful game. Most of us don't know what a Clipper is--heck, its been proven that players on the Los Angeles Clippers don't even know what a Clipper Is. What is a Celtic? What is a Knick? Why are the Los Angeles Lakers called the Lakers when there are no lakes in Los Angeles? Wonder no more my friends, here is the list of all 30 NBA team names and the origins of their respective names. Read more