Bill Macdonald

Joey Ramirez

With a game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, the Lakers pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn, who was born exactly 100 years before this day. Hearn was vital to the Lakers’ popularity beginning in the 1960s, and he forged the sport’s vocabulary by coming up with phrases like “slam dunk” and “triple-double.” Hearn’s legacy still endures 14 years after his death, and he remains revered by those in and around the Lakers. Lakers.com’s Joey Ramirez is joined by current broadcasters Stu Lantz, John Ireland and Bill Macdonald, who recall stories of listening to and working with Chick.

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Bill Macdonald

Popcorn Machine: Chick Hearn's 100th Birthday Tribute