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Rambis was signed by the Lakers as a free agent in 1981 and was a critical part of their 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988 championship teams. Rambis, who is Greek American, was known for wearing his trademark glasses during games. He retired in 1995 and moved into coaching, working for the Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and, most recently, the New York Knicks.