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The Los Angeles Lakers were founded in 1947 in Minnesota, naming themselves the Lakers after the state nickname. The Lakers captured five championships in Minnesota before moving to Los Angeles before the 1960 season. The Lakers are one of the most successful teams in the history of the NBA and have won 16 championships. The Lakers play in the NBA’s Pacific Division along with the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. Among their most famous players include A.C. Green, Elgin Baylor, Magic Johnson, Derek Fisher, Gail Goodrich, James Worthy, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, Michael Cooper, Kurt Rambis, Pat Riley, Phil Jackson, Ron Artest, Sam Perkins, Shaquille O’Neal and Vlade Divac.