Los Angeles Lakers
Quick Lakers Facts
Here are some notable events in the Lakers' History.
- The LA Lakers have two of the best NBA players currently in the NBA: Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O Neal.
- The Lakers franchise predates the NBA. The Minneapolis Lakers' first season was 1947-48, when the team entered the National Basketball League.
- 1949-51: Lakers win the first NBA Finals.
- 1965-68: Jack Kent Cooke Purchases Lakers For $5 Million from Bob Short.
- June 1979: Cooke sells the Lakers, Kings and Forum to Jerry Buss for $67.5 Million.
Current Management
Here is a look at the people who currently manage the Lakers.
- Lakers Owner: Jerry Buss
- President/General Manager: Mitch Kupchak
- Head Coach: Phil Jackson
Championship Statistics
The Minneapolis/L.A Lakers have won a total of 14 NBA Championships, the last one won in 2002.
As the Lakers: 2001-02, 2000-01, 1999-00, 1987-88, 1986-87, 1984-85, 1981-82, 1979-80, 1971-72
As the Minneapolis Lakers: 1953-54, 1952-53, 1951-52, 1949-50, 1948-49
Awards
Here are some achievements for the Lakers.
Players who have taken the NBA MVP award as L.A Lakers.
- 1999-00: Shaquille O'Neal
- 1989-90, 1988-1989 and 1986-1987: Magic Johnson
- 1979-80, 1976-77 and 1975-1976: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (3 times for Milwaukee)
Laker Coaches have taken Coach of the Year award two years.
- 1994-95: Del Harris
- 1989-90: Pat Riley
Basketball Hall of Famers
Here is a list of Laker Players and Coaches who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Players
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- Inducted as a player in 1995. Played with the Lakers 1975-89.
- Elgin Baylor - As a player in 1976. Played with the Lakers 1960-71.
- Wilt Chamberlain - As a player in 1978. Played with the Lakers 1968-73.
- Gail Goodrich - As a player in 1996. Played with the Lakers 1965-68 and 1970-76.
- Connie Hawkins - As a player in 1992. Played with the Lakers 1973-75.
- Jerry West - As a player in 1979. Played with the Lakers 1960-74.
- Earvin "Magic" Johnson - As a player in 2002 Played with the Lakers 1979-91 and 1995-96.
Coaches
- Bill Sharman - Inducted as a coach in 1975. Coached the Lakers 1971-76.
- Jerry West - Inducted as a coach in 1979. Coached the Lakers 1976-79.
The Minneapolis Lakers have 7 players and 3 coaches inducted, with George Mikan being inducted as both a player and as a coach.
Home of the L.A Lakers
Staples Center is home to the LA Lakers.
General Information
Official Website: www.lalakers.com
Staples Center
- 1111 S. Figueroa Street
- Los Angeles, CA 90015
- General Information/Tickets: (213) 742-7100
- Official Website: www.staplescenter.com
If you are in town for one of the L.A Lakers' hometown games, then rent a car with us to get to Staples Center. Be there before the first jump ball so you get in on all of the action!