It is possible that no forward ever performed with the offensive proficiency and flair that Elgin Baylor showed for the Lakers in the late 1950s and throughout the '60s. It just wasn't the number ...

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 ...

Elgin Baylor, an influential yet often overlooked basketball legend, is finally being recognized for his contributions. Baylor’s alma mater officially renamed its basketball arena in his honor.