Unsung Lakers heroes of the past: Sedale Threatt

A look back at Sedale Threatt, who was the Lakers’ point guard and glue guy during one of the most depressing eras in their history.

In this ongoing series, we take a trip to yesteryear to highlight Los Angeles Lakers players whom some fans may have forgotten. These players didn’t get the billing that some others enjoyed, but they were instrumental to the Lakers’ success.

Sedale Threatt was a good player who had the misfortune of playing for the Lakers during one of the weakest eras in their storied history. But he did plenty to help keep them at least somewhat competitive during the years in which they were searching for an identity, not to mention a new transcendent superstar or two.