“Elgin was THE superstar of his era — his many accolades speak to that,” Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss said after Elgin Baylor's death Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and ...

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.

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.