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Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball at Staples Center on January 19, 2009

From the famous Lakers/Celtics rivalry, to Magic Johnson, to the arrival of Kobe Bryant, the LA Lakers basketball team has one of the richest histories in the sport. They celebrate 50 years in Los Angeles this year. Larry talks with Narda Zucchino and Jeanie Buss about the Lakers' place in city--and national--lore.

Guest:

Narda Zucchino, editor of "The Los Angeles Lakers: 50 Amazing Years in the City of Angels" (Time Capsule Press)

Jeanie Buss, Executive Vice President of the Lakers