Fan Quote by Malcolm David Kelley

Growing up in California, I was always a Lakers fan.

— Robin Lopez

You've got to be a Lakers fan growing up in L.A. with all these championships.

— Akeem Ayers

Growing up in L.A., Kobe was my idol, really.

— Nick Young

When you're in L.A., it's easy to get caught up in the high life. Everyone down there is all about the Lakers and other…

— Brandin Cooks

I always was a fan of the Lakers.

— Ivica Zubac

I've been a Lakers fan since growing up in Oklahoma. My hometown's finally got the Thunder, which is really exciting, but I've still got…

— Matt Kemp

The Lakers have been part of the process of revitalizing downtown L.A. That's what my dad's passion was. He loved to win, but he…

— Jeanie Buss

Growing up in L.A., every kid wants to play for the Lakers. As a kid I went to their championship parades, bought a Kobe…

— Nick Young

I grew up in L.A. in the '80s, and the Lakers were the biggest thing to ever hit the world at that time.

— Nnamdi Asomugha

I love Kobe Bryant, was a Lakers fan for sure.

— Collin Sexton

I grew up being a Kobe fan, of course.

— Brandon Ingram

I grew up a Kobe Bryant fan.

— Christian Wood