Overview
- The Lakers and publisher TASCHEN announced the authorized book on Sept. 22, offering a definitive, team-sanctioned history of the franchise.
- The 528-page volume includes a foreword by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an afterword by Phil Jackson, an introduction by Jeanie Buss and essays from current and former stars such as LeBron James, Magic Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal.
- The book features large-format archival spreads, including a four-page gatefold of the franchise’s 17 championship rings, a gatefold on uniform evolution and a spread of retired numbers along with play diagrams and promotional materials.
- The title is available now through Lakers Team Shop, the Team LA store at Crypto.com Arena, LakersStore.com and TASCHEN channels with select retailers set to carry it beginning Oct. 1; some outlets reported a $100 ordering price.
- The release is tied to the Lakers’ 2026–27 fan promotions and bobblehead giveaways, a move that both rewards longtime fans and creates a high-end merchandising channel for collectors.