'It’s human nature to take great moments for granted until they’re a distant memory, but sports fans in Los Angeles should stop, take a breath and realize they’re in a golden age of L.A. sports right now,' writes columnist ArashMarkazi.
More El Trafico, please. This is a rivalry to enjoy now and to continue enjoying as it ages and adds milestones and memories to Friday’s classic.The only pro sports rivalry in the city failing to produce a championship contender and MVP candidates at the moment is the Freeway Face-Off between the Kings and Ducks, but given the unpredictability of the NHL that could change as early as next season. The St.
The most recent golden age of sports in Los Angeles took place from 1980 to 1994 when the Lakers played in nine NBA Finals and won five, the Dodgers played in two World Series, winning both, the Kings played in one Stanley Cup Final, the Rams played in one Super Bowl and the Raiders played in and won two Super Bowls with the first taking place while the team was still in Oakland before they relocated to L.A.
The big difference was the lack of local pro sports rivalries. The MLS wasn’t around. The Ducks’ first season wasn’t until 1993-94. The Clippers were the worst franchise in professional sports and the Angels failed to win a playoff series. The Rams also left for Anaheim, which opened the door for the Raiders to move into the Coliseum before both eventually left town.
Not only are the teams in Los Angeles competing for championships with some of the biggest stars in the game, but also the biggest sports events in the world are returning to the city. Since 2017, Los Angeles has hosted back-to-back World Series, the NBA All-Star game and the NHL All-Star game, and will host next year’s MLB All-Star game. The region will also be the site of Super Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football Playoff national championship game and U.S.
Los Angeles is a city where championships are the only currency that matters, but take a moment to enjoy this run while it lasts because it doesn’t happen often. We’ll be looking back at this time as the good old days before you know it.
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