The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) hosted its 17th Annual Lakers All-Access event at the STAPLES Center on Monday, December 6, 2021. At this officially sanctioned Lakers event, guests enjoyed once-in-a-lifetime experiences, that included touring the Lakers Locker Room, meeting players and alumni, playing on the STAPLES Center court, and getting an insider’s look at one of the most successful NBA franchises.
Speakers and event participants included: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, former Center, Trevor Ariza, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers; Jeanie Buss, CEO & Governor; A.C. Green, former Forward, Los Angeles Lakers; Phil Handy, Assistant Coach; Robert Horry, former Forward, Los Angeles Lakers and Commentator, Spectrum SportsNet; Talen Horton-Tucker, Guard, Los Angeles Lakers; Dwight Howard, Center, Los Angeles Lakers; Earvin “Magic” Johnson, former Guard, Los Angeles Lakers; John Lucas III, Assistant Coach; Bill Macdonald, Play-by-Play Announcer (Moderator); Norm Nixon, former Guard, Los Angeles Lakers; Gary Payton, former Guard, Los Angeles Lakers; Kurt Rambis, former Forward and Senior Basketball Advisor, Los Angeles Lakers; Frank Vogel, Head Coach; Russell Westbrook, Guard, Los Angeles Lakers; James Worthy, former Forward, Los Angeles Lakers and Analyst, Spectrum SportsNet.
Guests had the opportunity to explore the Lakers Locker Room, get coached on the court by Phil Handy and John Lucas III, and take photos alongside the Laker current players, alumni and the Laker Girls. The evening program began with a panel interview of Head Coach Frank Vogel, Dwight Howard and Russell Westbrook and concluded with a discussion between Lakers CEO/Governor Jeanie Buss, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
“Now in its 17th year, Lakers All-Access offers fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes opportunity to get to know our Los Angeles Lakers,” said Kathryn S. Schloessman, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission. “This event is just one example of our ongoing effort to deliver a lasting impact on the Los Angeles community and we thank the Lakers organization for our guests’ unparalleled access.”
Confirmed sponsors included (in alphabetical order): Advanced Air, AECOM, American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, AON, Bank of America, Big Chicken, Bob & Nita Hirsch Family Foundation, Boingo, Brenden Mann Foundation, Bright Event Rentals, Brown-Forman, Bryant Stibel, City National Bank, Corning Optical Communications, Covington Capital Management, Crescendo Advisors, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Deloitte, Dickerson Insurance Services, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Greenberg Glusker LLP, Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., Hyundai, IDS Real Estate Group, Jano Graphics, JPMorgan Chase, LBA Realty, Legends, Loop Media, Inc., Los
Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Majestic Realty Company, Melissa’s Produce, Inc., Mobilitie, Modern Nuclear, NIKE, Pacific Palms Resort, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Prospera Hotels, Qualcomm, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, Salesforce, Shamrock Holdings, Special Events Staffing, Inc., STAPLES Center, T-Mobile, Temecula Valley Toyota, Troika, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Wells Fargo Foundation, Western Asset Management Company, Wolfgang Puck Catering and 1105 Media.
Net proceeds from this event will be split between the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation and LASEC.
About the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission:
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) is a non-profit organization officially designated by Los Angeles Tourism to attract, secure and support high-profile sports and entertainment events in Los Angeles. We connect local businesses and communities with events to create lasting economic, cultural, and social impact for the region.
Upcoming events supported by LASEC include the 2022 Super Bowl LVI, 2022 MLB All-Star Game, 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship, 123rd U.S. Open Championship, 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball West Region Championship, 2026 Candidate Host City for FIFA World Cup™ and the 2028 Summer Olympic & Paralympic Games.
About the Lakers Youth Foundation
The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization and the official team charity of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Foundation’s mission is to help underserved youth develop their potential by providing positive experiences and resources in education, health and wellness, and sports. The Foundation also awards grants to other charities that support youth through direct services and programs in these areas.
