Thousands amass at LA Coliseum hours before Lakers parade and rallyLOS ANGELES — Thousands of Los Angeles Lakers fans waving flags and wearing jerseys are pouring into the Coliseum for the rally celebrating the team’s 15th NBA title. Lakers to take victory lap in championship parade despite worries over money, hooligansLOS ANGELES — Thousands of fans poured into the Coliseum early Wednesday to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers’ 15th NBA title with a parade and rally that the financially troubled city either badly needs or can’t afford, depending on who you ask. Private donors will cover most of Los Angeles’ public costs for Lakers’ victory paradeEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, saying it’s important to celebrate even at a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures. Private donors will cover all of Los Angeles’ public costs for Lakers’ victory paradeEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, saying it’s important to celebrate even at a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures. |