NBA
Los Angeles Lakers 1960-61
1960-61 champion: Boston Celtics (4-1) MVP: Bill Russell
Season Story
The 1960-61 Los Angeles Lakers finished 36-43 (.456), ranking 5th of 8 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.
Elgin Baylor led the roster at 34.8 points per game, with Jerry West adding 17.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
113.9 PPG
65.4 RPG
21.8 APG
Key Players
Rod Hundley 11.0 PPG 3.7 RPG · 4.4 APG · 79 GP
Frank Selvy 10.8 PPG 3.9 RPG · 3.2 APG · 77 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Baylor | 73 | 34.8 | 19.8 | 5.1 |
| Jerry West | 79 | 17.6 | 7.7 | 4.2 |
| Rudy LaRusso | 79 | 14.6 | 9.9 | 1.7 |
| Rod Hundley | 79 | 11.0 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Frank Selvy | 77 | 10.8 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Tom Hawkins | 78 | 9.7 | 6.1 | 1.1 |
| Jim Krebs | 75 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
| Ray Felix | 78 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 0.5 |
| Bob Leonard | 55 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Howie Jolliff | 46 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Gary Alcorn | 20 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.1 |