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Lakers Quotes

Purple, gold, and pride

These Lakers quotes show how the team shapes personal Identity for fans who grew up in L.A. cheering them on.

The Raptors have to aspire to be the Heat and the Lakers.

Quotes by Tim Leiweke

I grew up a Lakers and a Clippers fan.

Quotes by Paul George

When I was 17, I was a Lakers Girl; I was the youngest girl on the squad.

Quotes by Moon Bloodgood

I grew up in L.A., so I'm a huge Lakers fan and Kobe fan.

Quotes by Malcolm David Kelley

Competition Quotes

I grew up watching the Lakers.

Quotes by John Cho

Michael Jackson, the 49ers and the Lakers - that's what I know about the '80s.

Quotes by Dule Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these quotes describe growing up as a Lakers fan?
Several speakers describe becoming fans naturally through childhood in Los Angeles, watching games regularly and forming a lasting attachment to the team and its stars.
What is a Lakers Girl, according to one quote?
One speaker recalls being a Lakers Girl on the squad at 17, the youngest member at the time, describing an early brush with the team's spotlight and Fame.
Which other NBA team is compared to the Lakers?
The Raptors are mentioned as a team that should aspire to reach the level of success and stature held by the Lakers and the Heat.
Is Kobe Bryant mentioned in connection with Lakers fandom?
Yes, one quote pairs being a Lakers fan with specifically being a Kobe fan, showing how a single star can deepen loyalty to the whole franchise.
What does Lakers fandom suggest about team competition?
It suggests fandom itself becomes a kind of aspiration and rivalry, with other teams measuring their own success against the Lakers' standard, tied closely to personal Identity.

Others reference the team's Fame as a benchmark other franchises aspire to match, from squad life to championship ambition.