What does it take to be a Laker girl?
By Janis Carr
The Orange County Register
July 20, 2009
They came wearing their best dance shoes, brightest smiles and hopes etched into their faces.
Then they danced and spun and leaped for a panel of judges, all for a chance to be a Laker Girl.
More than 500 young women from Southern California and beyond showed up at the Lakers training facility in El Segundo for a chance to land one of 50 coveted spots on the squad that performs at Lakers home games and other functions.
Not all could make it. But they held onto their belief that they possessed the right moves, looks and personality to be a Laker Girl and spent the better part of Saturday showing the judges they had what it takes. Click here for slideshow
