Banners in the rafters
17 championships in 79 seasons since 1948-49. The last one was 7 seasons ago.
Franchise scrapbook
All-time ledger and fan lore through 2025-26. Also known as: Minneapolis.
What counts
Records and titles include every league this franchise played in (NBA, ABA or BAA). Career leaders count NBA games only, so ABA seasons don't add to them. Retired numbers include banners for coaches and owners. Streaks and lore are curated.
Championships
17
1949 · 1950 · 1952 · 1953 · 1954 · 1972 · 1980 · 1982 · 1985 · 1987 · 1988 · 2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2009 · 2010 · 2020
Finals appearances
32
19 conference titles
Playoff seasons
66
Seasons that reached the postseason
Regular season
3,653-2,515
59.2% all-time
Peaks & valleys
Franchise timeline
Explicit lineage (renames / relocations). Historical names are not replaced by the current brand.
- Open 1948-49
Minneapolis Lakers
Minneapolis · MNL · 1948-49 → 1959-60
- Open 1960-61
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles · LAL · 1960-61 → present
- expansion · 1948-49: Minneapolis Lakers era begins
- relocation · 1960-61: Minneapolis Lakers → Los Angeles Lakers
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