Wyoming

USS Wyoming was named in honor of this state. Lakers-Celtics Rivalry.
. Draft Picks (June 2004):. The Wyoming municipalities with populations over 10,000 are, in descending order:. Rookies:. The religious affiliations of the people of Wyoming are:. Reserves:.

Females made up approximately 49.7% of the population. Starters:. 6.3% of Wyoming's population were reported as under 5, 26.1% under 18, and 11.7% were 65 or older.
. The 5 largest ancestry groups in Wyoming are: German (25.9%), English (15.9%), Irish (13.3%), American (6.5%), Norwegian (4.3%). They also have the record for most number of consecutive wins in a season (33). The racial makeup of the state is:. They are notable for having the highest number of wins (2,621), the highest winning percentage (61.9%), the most number of finals appearances (28), and the second most championships (14).

According to the Census Bureau, as of 2003, the population of Wyoming was estimated at 501,242.
The Los Angeles Lakers is a National Basketball Association team based in Los Angeles, California. Wyoming sports the lowest population of any state and the lowest population density of the continental 48 states; however, non-contiguous Alaska's population density is lower, although its total population is higher. Rudy Tomjanovich Head Coach in 2004, resigned February 2 citing health concerns. Instead, due to the overall aridity of Wyoming, they simply sink into the soil or evaporate. Phil Jackson Head Coach from 1999-2004 and 2005-Present, won three consecutive NBA titles on three different occasions, once with the Lakers. The waters that flow or precipitate into this area, known as the Great Divide Basin, do not flow to any ocean. The Lakers won 4 titles under his tenure and accumulated a 0.733 regular season win percentage.

The Continental Divide, which runs through most of North America forks in the south central part of the state. Pat Riley Head Coach from 1981-91. Several rivers begin or flow through the state, including the Yellowstone River, Powder River, and the Snake River. Purchased LA Lakers and Great Western Forum from Jack Kent Cooke. Finally, the Teton Range in the northwest extends for 50 miles and represents the most impressive section of mountains in the state, home to the second highest peak Grand Teton and Grand Teton National Park which preserves the most scenic section of the Teton range. Jerry Buss owner since 1979. The Big Horn Mountains in the north central portion are somewhat isolated from the bulk of the rest of the Rocky Mountains. Bud Grant played for team before playing and coach football.

The Wind River Range in the west central part of the state is remote and also has the highest peak Gannett Peak, in the state. John Kundla (Hall of Fame coach during Minneapolis years). The Snowy Range in the south central part of the state is an extension of the [Colorado] Rockies in both geology and appearance. Bill Sharman (Basketball Hall of Famer; enshrined both for his playing career with the Boston Celtics and as a coach). There are several major mountain ranges in the state, all part of the Rocky Mountains. Chick Hearn (broadcaster; Basketball Hall of Famer). Ranching, however, is widespread, especially in areas near the numerous mountain chains. Marcus Douthit.

Wyoming is generally considered an arid state with much of the land receiving less than 10 inches of rainfall a year. Consequently, the land supports few opportunities for farming. Sasha Vujacic. Devil's Tower, made famous in the film Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, is located near Moorcroft in Crook County. Tony Bobbitt - Guard, 6'4", 190. It is bordered on the north by Montana, on the east by South Dakota and Nebraska, on the south by Colorado, and on the west by Utah and Idaho. Sasha Vujacic - Shooting Guard, 6'7", 195. See: List of Wyoming counties. Luke Walton - Small Forward, 6'8", 235.

Wyoming was the location of the Johnson County War of 1892. Slava Medvedenko - Power Forward, 6'10", 250. Wyoming was also the first state in the Union to elect a woman governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross in 1925 see List of Wyoming Governors. Jumaine Jones - Small Forward, 6'8", 220. It had the first female court bailiff and the first female justice of the peace in the country. Brian Grant - Center, 6'9", 255. women in politics. Devean George - Small Forward, 6'8", 240.

state to extend suffrage to women, Wyoming was also the home of many other firsts for U.S. Tierre Brown - Point Guard, 6'2", 190. In addition to being the U.S. Brian Cook - Power Forward, 6'9", 235. In 1869 Wyoming extended suffrage to women, at least partially in an attempt to garner enough voters to be admitted as a state. Vlade Divac - Center, 7'1", 260. Ashbey of Ohio. Chris Mihm - Center, 7'0", 265.

M. Chucky Atkins - Point Guard, 5'11", 160. The name was suggested by Representative J. Caron Butler - Small Forward, 6'7", 217. It was named after the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania, made famous by the 1809 poem Gertrude of Wyoming by Thomas Campbell. Lamar Odom - Power Forward, 6'10", 225. Wyoming was admitted to the Union on July 10, 1890. Kobe Bryant - Shooting Guard, 6'6", 220.

Most of the territory that comprises Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming. Microphone Chick Hearn. Yellowstone National Park became the world's first National Park in 1872 and is located in the far northwestern portion of the state. 44 Jerry West. After the Union Pacific Railroad reached the town of Cheyenne, the capital, in 1867, the population began to grow steadily in the Wyoming Territory, established on July 25, 1868. 42 James Worthy. state. 33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

It is the least populous U.S. 32 Magic Johnson. Wyoming is a state of the western United States of America. 25 Gail Goodrich. Highway 191. 22 Elgin Baylor. U.S. 13 Wilt Chamberlain.

Highway 89. Gary Payton. U.S. Karl Malone. Highway 26. Derek Fisher. U.S. Robert Horry.

Highway 20. Shaquille O'Neal. U.S. Green. Highway 14. A.C. U.S. Byron Scott.

Interstate 90. Michael Cooper. Interstate 80. Norm Nixon. Interstate 25. Jamaal Wilkes. Casper Rockies, minor league baseball. Happy Hairston.

Wyoming Technical Institute (WyoTech). 99 George Mikan (Minneapolis). Western Wyoming Community College. 44 Jerry West. University of Wyoming. 42 James Worthy. Sheridan College - Gillette Campus. 34 Clyde Lovellette (Minneapolis).

Sheridan College. 33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Northwest College. 32 Magic Johnson. Laramie County Community College. 25 Gail Goodrich. Eastern Wyoming College. 22 Elgin Baylor (Minneapolis-Los Angeles).

Central Wyoming College. 22 Slater Martin (Minneapolis). Casper College. 19 Vern Mikkelsen (Minneapolis). No Religion – 21%. 17 Jim Pollard (Minneapolis). Non-Christian Religions – 1%. 13 Wilt Chamberlain.

Mormon – 7%. 11 Bob McAdoo. Roman Catholic – 18%. Their most bitter rivals are the Boston Celtics who have more Championship than them. Other Protestants/general Protestants – 21%. The 2004-05 season marks only the fourth time the Laker franchise has failed qualifying for the post-season since the team moved to Los Angeles in 1960. Episcopalian – 4%. Los Angeles is the only city to have two NBA teams (the other is the Los Angeles Clippers.).

Presbyterian – 4%. This took place in a time before efforts were made to speed up gameplay, such as the addition of the shot clock. Methodist – 6%. On November 22, 1950, the Lakers were leading until the fourth quarter, when the Pistons pulled ahead to win 19 to 18. Baptist – 9%. As the Minneapolis Lakers, the team holds the record for the lowest-scoring NBA game ever played along with the Fort Wayne Pistons. Lutheran – 9%. 2004-05 Record: 34-48.

Protestant – 53%