NBA
Minneapolis Lakers 1959-60
1959-60 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1959-60 Minneapolis Lakers finished 25-50 (.333), ranking 7th of 8 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.
Elgin Baylor led the roster at 29.6 points per game, with Rudy LaRusso adding 13.7.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
82.4 PPG
48.5 RPG
14.8 APG
Key Players
Bob Leonard 8.2 PPG 3.4 RPG · 3.5 APG · 73 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Baylor | 70 | 29.6 | 16.4 | 3.5 |
| Rudy LaRusso | 71 | 13.7 | 9.6 | 1.2 |
| Rod Hundley | 73 | 12.8 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Bob Leonard | 73 | 8.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Tom Hawkins | 69 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
| Jim Krebs | 75 | 7.6 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Ed Fleming | 27 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| Steve Hamilton | 15 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Alexander Ellis | 46 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Bobby Smith | 10 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 1.4 |
| Nick Mantis | 10 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 |