NBA

Los Angeles Lakers 1962-63

53-27 (0.663) Eliminated: NBA Finals

1962-63 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Bill Russell

Season Story

The 1962-63 Los Angeles Lakers finished 53-27 (.663), the league's second-best record that season.

Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.

Elgin Baylor led the roster at 34.0 points per game, with Jerry West adding 27.1.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

115.5 PPG

57.1 RPG

21.7 APG

Elgin Baylor 34.0 PPG 14.3 RPG · 4.8 APG · 80 GP

Jerry West 27.1 PPG 7.0 RPG · 5.6 APG · 55 GP

Dick Barnett 18.0 PPG 3.0 RPG · 2.8 APG · 80 GP

Rudy LaRusso 12.3 PPG 10.0 RPG · 2.5 APG · 75 GP

Frank Selvy 10.3 PPG 3.6 RPG · 3.5 APG · 80 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Elgin Baylor	80	34.0	14.3	4.8
Jerry West	55	27.1	7.0	5.6
Dick Barnett	80	18.0	3.0	2.8
Rudy LaRusso	75	12.3	10.0	2.5
Frank Selvy	80	10.3	3.6	3.5
Jim Krebs	79	8.3	6.4	1.1
Leroy Ellis	80	7.2	6.5	0.6
Rod Hundley	65	4.0	1.6	2.3
Gene Wiley	75	3.2	6.7	0.5
Ron Horn	28	2.6	2.5	0.4
Howie Jolliff	28	1.3	2.2	0.7