Even the Washington Wizards made sure to remember the Washington ... I’ll always be grateful for Elgin Baylor’s contributions to basketball and specifically to the Jazz. Rest in peace, coach.

However, as pivotal as he was to the foundation of the storied franchise, "The Logo" himself was indebted to his fellow Lakers legend, Elgin Baylor. West acknowledged that without the presence and ...

Elgin Baylor was the #1 draft pick in 1958 to the then Minneapolis Lakers. Known for his shooting, rebounding and hangtime, he was an immediate star player that helped take the team from last ...

Imagine an NBA without the Los Angeles Lakers. Elgin Baylor (right, with Clippers owner Donald Sterling) can laugh today, but the plane crash wasn't funny. A pretty damn dull league, if you ask me.

The Kentucky All-American and Lexington native outscored the great Elgin Baylor 30-25 in the Wildcats' 1958 NCAA title win over Seattle at Freedom Hall in Louisville. Vernon Hatton, one of the ...