It’s 9am and over 400 women continue stretching across the gym floor at the Toyota Sports Center as they prepare for the first round of the 2007 Laker Girl auditions. There’s tension in the air as Laker Girls Director Lisa Estrada comes on the loud speaker to welcome all the participants and break down the day's events. The anticipation level rises as the music starts up and the ladies begin to learn their first set of 8-counts.
Since their inception in 1978 the Laker Girls have become known internationally as one of the finest professional dance teams in the world. While the Lakers “Showtime” era took hold of the NBA through the 1980s, the Laker Girls became synonymous with the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood crowd. This tradition continues today as the Laker Girls audition is one of the most well attended in the league.
2007 Laker Girl Auditions