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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 (28), and the second most championships (14).
General information
- Founded: 1947 in National Basketball League, joined NBA in 1948.
- Formerly known as: Minneapolis Lakers 1947-60
- Home Arena: Staples Center
- Uniform colors: Purple and Gold
- Logo design: A yellow basketball, the purple letters "LOS ANGELES LAKERS" superimposed
- National Basketball League Championship: 1947-48.
- 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
Miscellaneous information
- As the Minneapolis Lakers, the team holds the record for the lowest-scoring NBA game ever played along with the Fort Wayne Pistons. On November 22, 1950, the Lakers were leading until the fourth quarter, when the Pistons pulled ahead to win 19 to 18. This took place in a time before efforts were made to speed up gameplay, such as the addition of the shot clock.
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Retired numbers:
Current stars
Draft Picks (June 2004):
Coaches and others
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