Los Angeles Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor Has Died Of Natural Causes At 86
Elgin Baylor has recently passed away at the age of 86 due to natural causes. The Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer played on the Lakers for his entire career, two years in Minneapolis, and then the rest in Los Angeles.
It is a great loss for the NBA world, and one look at social media will show that many are paying their respects to a legend who was an integral part of NBA history. Elgin Baylor was a transcendent talent, and his place in NBA history is cemented.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 22, 2021
Elgin Baylor was a superstar: anyone who manages to get to the NBA Finals eight times is an absolute legend. He even managed to lead the Los Angeles Lakers from being the worst team in the league all the way to the NBA Finals his first season. Elgin Baylor also managed to set the scoring record for points in an NBA Finals game, with 61 in a matchup against the Celtics later in his career. Elgin Baylor’s achievements showed just how special of a player he was, and he will be remembered forever as a Hall of Famer.
The Clippers mourn the loss of Elgin Baylor, a transcendent player, a beloved teammate, and a pioneering executive. pic.twitter.com/xVLS5FmsGm
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 22, 2021
Aside from being a great player for the Los Angeles Lakers, Elgin Baylor was also a GM for the Los Angeles Clippers later in life, notably winning the 2006 Executive of the Year award, when his team won their first playoff series since 1976. Elgin Baylor and basketball were inseparable.
Elgin Baylor is a crucial part of Los Angeles Lakers history: that much is indisputable. Elgin Baylor’s tenure in the NBA will be remembered fondly, and he will forever be viewed as a franchise-changing talent.
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