NBA
Los Angeles Lakers 1961-62
1961-62 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Bill Russell
Season Story
The 1961-62 Los Angeles Lakers finished 54-26 (.675), the league's second-best record that season.
Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.
Elgin Baylor led the roster at 38.2 points per game, with Jerry West adding 30.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
117.0 PPG
62.5 RPG
22.8 APG
Key Players
Frank Selvy 14.7 PPG 5.2 RPG · 4.8 APG · 79 GP
Jim Krebs 10.0 PPG 7.9 RPG · 1.4 APG · 78 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Baylor | 48 | 38.2 | 18.6 | 4.6 |
| Jerry West | 75 | 30.8 | 7.9 | 5.4 |
| Rudy LaRusso | 80 | 17.2 | 10.3 | 2.2 |
| Frank Selvy | 79 | 14.7 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Jim Krebs | 78 | 10.0 | 7.9 | 1.4 |
| Tom Hawkins | 79 | 9.1 | 6.5 | 1.2 |
| Rod Hundley | 78 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Ray Felix | 80 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 0.7 |
| Howie Jolliff | 64 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 1.2 |
| Wayne Yates | 37 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.4 |
| Bobby Smith | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |