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The '''Los Angeles Lakers''' are a ] team based in ]. They are notable for having the highest number of wins (>2621), the highest winning percentage (~61.9%), the most number of finals appearances (27), and the second most championships (14). | The '''Los Angeles Lakers''' are a ] team based in ]. They are notable for having the highest number of wins (>2621), the highest winning percentage (~61.9%), the most number of finals appearances (27), and the second most championships (14). | ||
*Founded: 1948 | |||
*Formerly known as: Minneapolis Lakers 1948-60 | |||
*Home Arena: ] | |||
*Uniform colors: Purple and yellow | |||
*Logo design: A yellow basketball, the purple letters "LOS ANGELES LAKERS" superimposed | |||
*NBA Championships: 1948-49, 1949-50, 1951-52, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1971-72, 1979-80, 1981-82, 1984-85, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02 | |||
'''Players of Note''' | |||
'''Retired numbers:''' | |||
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*22 ] | *22 ] | ||
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*42 ] | *42 ] | ||
*44 ] | *44 ] | ||
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'''Coaches and Others''' | |||
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Revision as of 06:34, 11 April 2003
The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association team based in Los Angeles, California. They are notable for having the highest number of wins (>2621), the highest winning percentage (~61.9%), the most number of finals appearances (27), and the second most championships (14).
- Founded: 1948
- Formerly known as: Minneapolis Lakers 1948-60
- Home Arena: Staples Center
- Uniform colors: Purple and yellow
- Logo design: A yellow basketball, the purple letters "LOS ANGELES LAKERS" superimposed
- NBA Championships: 1948-49, 1949-50, 1951-52, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1971-72, 1979-80, 1981-82, 1984-85, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02
Players of Note
- 13 Wilt Chamberlain
- 22 Elgin Baylor
- 25 Gail Goodrich
- 32 Magic Johnson
- 33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- 42 James Worthy
- 44 Jerry West
- Kobe Bryant
- Shaquille O'Neal
- George Mikan
Coaches and Others