NBA
Los Angeles Lakers 1971-72
MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers finished 69-13 (.841), the best record in the league that season.
They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the New York Knicks 4-1 in the Finals.
Gail Goodrich led the roster at 25.9 points per game, with Jerry West adding 25.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
121.0 PPG
56.4 RPG
27.2 APG
Key Players
Jim McMillian 18.8 PPG 6.5 RPG · 2.6 APG · 80 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Goodrich | 82 | 25.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Jerry West | 77 | 25.8 | 4.2 | 9.7 |
| Jim McMillian | 80 | 18.8 | 6.5 | 2.6 |
| Wilt Chamberlain | 82 | 14.8 | 19.2 | 4.0 |
| Happy Hairston | 80 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 2.4 |
| Elgin Baylor | 9 | 11.8 | 6.3 | 2.0 |
| Flynn Robinson | 64 | 9.9 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Pat Riley | 67 | 6.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Keith Erickson | 15 | 5.7 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| John Trapp | 58 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 0.7 |
| Leroy Ellis | 74 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 0.6 |
| Jim Cleamons | 38 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 |