NBA

Minneapolis Lakers 1958-59

33-39 (0.458) Eliminated: NBA Finals

1958-59 champion: Boston Celtics (4-0) MVP: Bob Pettit

Season Story

The 1958-59 Minneapolis Lakers finished 33-39 (.458), ranking 5th of 8 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.

Elgin Baylor led the roster at 24.9 points per game, with Vern Mikkelsen adding 13.8.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

106.0 PPG

60.7 RPG

19.1 APG

Elgin Baylor 24.9 PPG 15.0 RPG · 4.1 APG · 70 GP

Vern Mikkelsen 13.8 PPG 7.9 RPG · 2.2 APG · 72 GP

Dick Garmaker 13.7 PPG 4.5 RPG · 2.9 APG · 72 GP

Larry Foust 12.2 PPG 8.7 RPG · 1.3 APG · 72 GP

Rod Hundley 9.6 PPG 3.5 RPG · 2.9 APG · 71 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Elgin Baylor	70	24.9	15.0	4.1
Vern Mikkelsen	72	13.8	7.9	2.2
Dick Garmaker	72	13.7	4.5	2.9
Larry Foust	72	12.2	8.7	1.3
Rod Hundley	71	9.6	3.5	2.9
Bob Leonard	58	9.2	3.1	3.2
Jim Krebs	72	8.8	6.8	0.7
Ed Fleming	71	6.5	4.0	1.3
Alexander Ellis	72	5.9	5.3	0.8
Steve Hamilton	67	4.4	3.3	0.5