NBA

Los Angeles Lakers 1997-98

61-21 (0.744) Eliminated: Conference Finals

1997-98 champion: Chicago Bulls (4-2) MVP: Michael Jordan

Season Story

The 1997-98 Los Angeles Lakers finished 61-21 (.744), ranking 4th of 29 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Conference Finals.

Shaquille O'Neal led the roster at 28.3 points per game, with Eddie Jones adding 16.9.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

105.5 PPG

43.4 RPG

24.6 APG

Shaquille O'Neal 28.3 PPG 11.3 RPG · 2.4 APG · 60 GP

Eddie Jones 16.9 PPG 3.8 RPG · 3.1 APG · 80 GP

Kobe Bryant 15.4 PPG 3.1 RPG · 2.5 APG · 79 GP

Nick Van Exel 13.8 PPG 3.0 RPG · 6.9 APG · 64 GP

Rick Fox 12.0 PPG 4.4 RPG · 3.4 APG · 82 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Shaquille O'Neal	60	28.3	11.3	2.4
Eddie Jones	80	16.9	3.8	3.1
Kobe Bryant	79	15.4	3.1	2.5
Nick Van Exel	64	13.8	3.0	6.9
Rick Fox	82	12.0	4.4	3.4
Elden Campbell	81	10.1	5.6	1.0
Robert Horry	72	7.4	7.5	2.3
Derek Fisher	82	5.8	2.4	4.1
Mario Bennett	45	3.9	2.8	0.4
Corie Blount	70	3.6	4.3	0.5
Sean Rooks	41	3.4	2.9	0.6
Jon Barry	49	2.5	0.8	1.0
Shea Seals	4	1.0	1.0	0.0