I was surprised to learn about this a couple years ago too, but they only "honored" the Minneapolis players and put him and the other Minny HOFers' names on a banner.
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Because that is what he and his family wanted, they only wanted him up there if his teammates and coach would be added too so Lakers gave him that banner. They finally allowed to put his jersey up by himself there this year.I was surprised to learn about this a couple years ago too, but they only "honored" the Minneapolis players and put him and the other Minny HOFers' names on a banner.
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Because that is what he and his family wanted, they only wanted him up there if his teammates and coach would be added too so Lakers gave that. They finally allowed to put his jersey by himself up there this year.
Okay, I get that then. It was one of those things I always assumed his number was retired and then when I was looking at Lakers numbers retired a couple years ago I was like "He's not thereBecause that is what he and his family wanted, they only wanted him up there if his teammates and coach would be added too so Lakers gave him that banner. They finally allowed to put his jersey up by himself there this year.
Less stress on my Pels on Wednesday. Winless teams are desperate. You had Russ making 3s... I ain't about that desperation energy.Trash ass Nuggets ruined it