The legendary forward, who starred in the 1960s in Minneapolis and the Los Angeles Lakers, has died at the age of 86 • Lakers president: "Elgin was the superstar of his time"
Elgin Baylor.
Died at the age of 86
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But in the best league in the world following the death of NBA legend Elgin Baylor, who passed away tonight (Monday) at the age of 86 for natural reasons, the Lakers announced.
The club's president, Safda: "Elgin was the superstar of his time."
Baylor, one of the league's biggest stars in the 1960s, played for the Lakers (Minneapolis Lakers) between 1958 and 1971 where he was considered a basketball legend.
Later, he served as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers for 22 years, from 1986-2008.
Baylor, who was selected 10 times to the top five of the league along with Kobe Bryant, Carl Malone and LeBron James, and 11 times to the All-Star, was also selected once as the All-Star Game MVP. Also selected for Rocky this season. His NBA career averages 27.4 points, 13.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.