Los Angeles Lakers
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Franchise Name History
When Minneapolis was granted a National Basketball Association franchise prior to the 1948 season, team officials named the club the Minneapolis Lakers. The name was based on the thousands of lakes in the state and the state motto "The Land of 10,000 Lakes." The team went on to win the league championship in their inaugural season.
When the team moved to Los Angeles prior to the 1960 season, they brought the team name of Lakers with them. It was ironic that the team became known as the Los Angeles Lakers because of the fact that there are few, if any, lakes in the Los Angeles area.
All-Time Records
This page includes the Lakers' all time wins, losses, and winning percentage by season. Read more
The Minneapolis Lakers
By Alex Sachare
The Minneapolis Lakers are the forgotten dynasty, an afterthought when the discussion turns to the NBA's greatest teams. Part of that is because it's been 40 years since the franchise picked up stakes and moved to sunny Los Angeles, replaced a decade ago by an expansion team seeking to forge its own identity. What's more, a half-century has passed since the glory days, and the players who have not passed on are in their 70s and 80s now, several generations removed from the NBA of the new millennium... More
Franchise Arenas
| Arena | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Auditorium | 1948-1960 | As Minneapolis Lakers |
| Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 1960-1967 | |
| Great Western Forum | 1967-1999 | Formerly The Forum |
| STAPLES Center | 1999-present |
Franchise Personnel
Jerry Buss - Owner
Jeanie Buss - Executive Vice President of Business Operations
Mitch Kupchak - General Manager
Phil Jackson - Head Coach
Los Angeles Laker Girls - Laker Dance Team
Retired Numbers
| Number | Player |
|---|---|
| 13 | Wilt Chamberlain |
| 22 | Elgin Baylor |
| 25 | Gail Goodrich |
| 32 | Magic Johnson |
| 33 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar |
| 42 | James Worthy |
| 44 | Jerry West |
| 99 | George Mikan |
| Microphone | Chick Hearn |
