Overview
The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA's glamour franchise, synonymous with Showtime basketball, Hollywood star power, and a championship pedigree matched by almost no one in league history. From Magic Johnson to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James, the Lakers have consistently featured some of the greatest players the sport has ever seen. Purple and gold carry an expectation of excellence that defines the franchise's entire identity.
History & Legacy
Founded in 1947 as the Minneapolis Lakers, the franchise won its first championships behind George Mikan before relocating to Los Angeles in 1960. The Lakers built dynasties around Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West, the fast-breaking "Showtime" era of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1980s, the Shaquille O'Neal-Kobe Bryant three-peat from 2000-2002, and the LeBron James-Anthony Davis title in the 2020 bubble. With 17 championships, the Lakers are tied for the most in NBA history and remain one of the sport's most storied franchises.
Source: RateGame Editorial
Founded1947
Championships17 (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2020)
Home VenueCrypto.com Arena
RivalsCeltics, Clippers
Conference Titles19 (Western Conference, since 1971)
All-Time IconKobe Bryant — "Black Mamba"
Retired Numbers3, 8, 13, 16, 22, 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 42, 44, 52
ColorsPurple and Gold
OwnershipMark Walter (since 2025); Jeanie Buss remains governor