The term 'Los Angeles Basketballer' can be summarized as a Laker, which is a 5-letter word. The Lakers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and are one of the most successful teams in the league, having won 16 NBA championships. The Lakers have had many legendary players, including Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O'Neal.