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How many times have Lakers won?

By Jessica Cortez
As the 2017-18 season nears an end, we take a look at the 10 teams who enjoyed the best seasons in Los Angeles:
  1. 1986-87 Lakers.
  2. 1979-80 Lakers.
  3. 1989-90 Lakers.
  4. 1971-72 Lakers.
  5. 1999-2000 Lakers.
  6. 2008-09 Lakers.
  7. 1987-88 Lakers.
  8. 1985-86 Lakers.

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Also asked, who won most NBA titles?

Toronto Raptors

Secondly, how many championships did the Lakers win in the 80s? Since 1947, the Lakers have won an incredible 16 NBA Championships over the course of the franchise. They won five titles (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, and 1954) while in Minneapolis and went on to win 11 after moving to LA (1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, and 2010).

Furthermore, how many championships have the Lakers lost?

Los Angeles Lakers
Head coach Frank Vogel
Ownership Buss Family Trusts (majority), Philip Anschutz, Edward P. Roski, and Patrick Soon-Shiong (minority)
Affiliation(s) South Bay Lakers
Championships 16 (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010)

What is the Lakers best record?

The Lakers hold records for having (at the end of the 2014–15 NBA season) the most wins (3,125), the highest winning percentage (. 620), the most NBA Finals appearances (31) of any NBA franchise, second-fewest non-playoff seasons with seven and are second NBA championships with 16, behind the Boston Celtics' 17.

Related Question Answers

Who hasn't won a NBA championship?

(Note: Six franchises -- the Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans -- have never reached The Finals.

Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?

Wilt Chamberlain

Which NBA team has most fans?

New York Knicks They are arguably the most passionate and vocal fans in the NBA.

What is Kobe Bryant's net worth?

Kobe Bryant's $600 Million Fortune: How He Won On—And Off—The Court.

Who has more rings than Jordan?

Michael Jordan is the greatest champion in NBA history. His six rings count more than Bill Russell's 11, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's six, or Kobe Bryant's five.

Michael Jordan: Why His Rings Count More Than Kareem's, Kobe's or Russell's.

Player HOF Years
Russell 66
Abdul-Jabbar 29
Jordan 16
Bryant 15

How many NBA teams have not won a title?

The oldest such franchise is the Suns (51 seasons), while the Royals/Kings and the Hawks have even longer championship droughts (68 and 61 seasons, respectively). Six franchises have never been to the NBA Finals, the highest number among the major North American sports.

Who was better Jordan or Kobe?

Michael Jordan had a better career than Kobe Bryant. But he was NOT a better player than Kobe Bryant. Jordan had a 1–9 playoff record without scottie pippin so don't let the 6–0 final wins make you believe MJ never lost. Kobe played and led a team on his own in 2009 and 2010.

Who are the top 5 scorers in the NBA?

NBA all-time scoring leaders - total number of points scored** as of January 27, 2020
NBA player Number of points scored
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
Karl Malone 36,928
LeBron James* 33,655
Kobe Bryant 33,643

How many times LeBron lost in the finals?

After his Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Golden State Warriors Friday night, ending a four-game championship sweep, James's Finals ledger now lists only 3 wins against 6 losses.

Count the (adjusted) rings.

Player LeBron James
Appearances 9
Avg. Game Score 22.6
Finals Wins Exp. 2.8
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Who owns LA Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers
President Jeanie Buss
General manager Rob Pelinka
Head coach Frank Vogel
Ownership Buss Family Trusts (majority), Philip Anschutz, Edward P. Roski, and Patrick Soon-Shiong (minority)

What year did Kobe not make the playoffs?

2004-05

When was the last 3 peat in the NBA?

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals not only delivered the franchise's first championship but also cemented the 2000-02 Los Angels Lakers as the last team to three-peat, which was accomplished June 12, 2002.

Why did Kobe Bryant change his number?

The Laker began his career, after deciding to forgo college and take on the challenge of playing in the NBA, wearing the No. 8 jersey. According to ESPN, he chose the number based on his Adidas camp number, 143. It adds up to eight, and was the number he wore in Italy when he was younger.

Who did the Lakers beat in the 3 peat?

In 2002, the Lakers swept Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets. The Lakers completed their three-peat by defeating the top seed in each conference; they also accomplished as much in 2001. Prior to that, the 1995 Houston Rockets were the last team to defeat the No. 1 seed in both conferences en route to an NBA title.

When was the last time Lakers were in playoffs?

Aside from the NBA playoff appearance droughts, this list also includes droughts of series wins, appearances in the NBA Finals and NBA championship wins.

NBA Playoffs series win droughts.

Seasons since win 7
Team Los Angeles Lakers ^
Last series win in NBA Playoffs 2012 Western First Round
Losing streak 2

How many times has Kobe missed the playoffs?

12. 2004-05. Following the 2004 season, Shaquille O'Neal was traded and Phil Jackson temporarily retired, leading to an underwhelming 2004-05 season for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant. Kobe missed 16 games, and the Los Angeles Lakers failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 1993-94.

Who owns NBA teams?

List of NBA team owners
Franchise Principal Owner(s) Owned Since
Atlanta Hawks Tony Ressler, Grant Hill, Steven Price, Rick Schnall, Sara Blakely, Jesse Itzler 2015
Boston Celtics Wyc Grousbeck 2002
Brooklyn Nets Joseph Tsai 2019
Charlotte Hornets Michael Jordan 2010

Is 23 retired on the Lakers?

The Lakers have retired the following numbers: 8, Kobe Bryant; 13, Wilt Chamberlain; 22, Elgin Baylor; 24, Kobe Bryant; 25, Gail Goodrich; 32, Magic Johnson; 33, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; 34, Shaquille O'Neal; 42, James Worthy; 44, Jerry West; and 52, Jamaal Wilkes.

What Laker has the most rings?

Kobe Bryant – 5 championships The career-long LA Lakers star won five championships with the team, in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and his final one in 2010.