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The Lakers went on to lose all of their six appearances in the NBA Finals in the 1960s, despite the presence of Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. In 1972, the Lakers compiled a 33-game winning streak, the longest streak in U.S. professional team sports, and won their sixth title, under coach Bill Sharman. [5]
The 2010 championship marks the 16th NBA championship in Lakers franchise history. The Lakers would claim their first championship led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis in 2020 after defeating the Miami Heat, marking the 17th and tying the Celtics. The list is composed of players who played at least one BAA/NBA game for the Lakers franchise.
Current players wearing no. 6, such as the Lakers' LeBron James, would be grandfathered by the rule. Honored Minneapolis Lakers: Next to their retired numbers, the Lakers have hung a banner with the names of five Hall-of-Famers who were instrumental to the franchise's success during its days in Minneapolis: 17 Jim Pollard, F, 1947–55
Current and former L.A. Times staff members selected the 75 greatest Lakers players as the club prepares for its diamond jubilee.
Here's everything you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers' free agents this offseason.
The free agency negotiating window opened 6 p.m. ET Sunday, when each NBA team could negotiate with players on the market and perhaps even reach a deal.
[2] [3] During the off-season, the team re-acquired former Lakers forward A.C. Green from the Dallas Mavericks, [4] [5] [6] and signed free agents Ron Harper, [7] [8] [9] Brian Shaw and John Salley. [10] Green won two championships with the Lakers in the 1980s, and Salley won three championships with the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls.
During the off-season, the team signed free agent Sam Perkins, [9] [10] [11] and acquired Terry Teagle from the Golden State Warriors. [12] [13] [14] The Lakers held a 35–11 record at the All-Star break, [15] and finished the regular season with a 58–24 record, but for the first time since the 1980–81 season, did not win their division. [16]