Los Angeles Pro, also known as the LAKERS, is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. The team was founded in 1947 and has won 16 NBA championships, making them one of the most successful teams in the league. They are currently part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Lakers have had some of the greatest players in the history of the game, including Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O'Neal.