NEW YORK — Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Shaq and Kobe all became Lakers as a consequence of poor or pressured decisions by competing executives.
Pau Gasol now has joined that glitzy group.
Memphis raised its white flag on the 2007-08 season Friday, folded it respectfully, and turned it over to the Lakers, which happens to be its ex-president's (Jerry West) first, foremost and favorite franchise.