7 Key Players In The Los Angeles Lakers Champions

When you think or discuss the Los Angeles Lakers, one word comes to mind: Since joining the NBA in 1960, the Lakers were the epitome of success "Excellence.". His team accomplishments include:

- 44 playoff appearances
- 24 division crowns
- 27 games Conference Finals
- 23 NBA games
- 9 NBA Championships

How did it start? O
riginal name Lakers in the years when he played in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "Lakers" refers to the huge cargo ships and transport of goods that have traveled along the Great Lakes.

It was a heartbreaking defeat, as the Hawks beat them in Game 7, by only two points.

Throughout its long history, the Lakers had several outstanding All-Stars on your team. The best the-best-of-include several players whose jersey numbers, they have retired:

1. Elgin Baylor - # 22 (Forward): 1960-1971

During his professional basketball career, Baylor averaged an incredible 27.4 points per game. Unfortunately, the Lakers won a national championship during the season retired Baylor (1971-1972).

2. Wilt Chamberlain - # 13 (center): 1968-1973

Without Chamberlain's greatest achievement probably scored 100 points against the New York Knicks in 1962. This is a record NBA game.
 
3. Gail Goodrich - # 25 (Hold): from 1965-1968, 1970-1976

Goodrich played in the 1971-1972 Lakers, who set a record of 33 consecutive victories in the NBA. In fact, Goodrich was the top scorer of the Lakers team.

4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - # 33 (center): 1975-1989

Jabbar became known for his shot "Skyhook". It has also become the top career scorer in the NBA, at 38,387 points. Jabbar won three NBA titles with the Lakers.

5. Earvin "Magic" Johnson - # 32 (Hold): 1979-1991, 1995-1996

Magic Johnson passes fantastic skills embodied the glitz of Los Angeles. His rivalry with Larry Bird became legendary. Magic appeared in 12 All-Star games, and won five championships with the Lakers.

6. Jerry West - # 44 (Forward): 1960-1974

West played particularly well in the playoffs. In the NBA Finals in 1965, he scored an average of 46.3 points per game. When he retired, West was the third top scorer career NBA (25,192 pts).

7. James Worthy - # 42 (Forward): 1982-1994

Ironically, Worthy did not like basketball as a child. Worthy won three NBA championships with the Lakers, and became a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Although Los Angeles has no lakes, they have the Lakers. Use the Los Angeles Lakers merchandise to encourage them to your next NBA championship!

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