Tradition is one of the slogans of the Lakers in the 2008 NBA playoffs. Only those who are familiar with the past glory of the Lakers can appreciate the heaviness of this slogan. Staples Center is a blessed place to inherit the glorious history.
This arena was officially put into use on 1999, and the Lakers moved their home court from the West Forum Arena. Surprisingly, the Lakers won the championship for three consecutive seasons after moving here. In addition, the Los Angeles Sparks team of WNBA moved its home court here on 200 1, and they won the WNBA championship twice in succession in 200 1 and 2002. Staples Center has become a blessed place in sports. This blessed land has added another page to the glorious history of the Lakers, and the Lakers have created a new era. Since then, Staples has become another landmark in Los Angeles. This is a blessed land that inherits history. It has witnessed the "OK combination" winning three consecutive championships, the amazing Kobe Bryant's brave score of 8 1, and the resurgence of the Lakers. This is an ocean of fans' joy. No matter the rich, the stars or the poor with few financial resources, they have become crazy fans here.
Staples Center is located in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA, adjacent to Los Angeles Live Development Zone and the Los Angeles Convention Center Building on Figueroa Street. Construction started on March 3 1, 1998, and was officially completed and opened in June1999+1October 17. This is a multi-functional gymnasium and one of the main sports facilities in greater los angeles area.
Staples Center is operated by Los Angeles Arena Company and Anschutz Entertainment Group. The Staples Center holds more than 250 events every year, with nearly 4 million visitors. It is the only arena in NBA that is used by two teams at the same time, and it is also the only arena in North America that is played by two NBA teams, one NHL team and one WNBA team.
1999 and 2000, Staples Arena won the "Best Arena of the Year" twice.