20 Legendary Los Angeles Lakers Trivia and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·Updated Mar 2025·3 min read

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1What was the original name of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise?
2Which player did the Lakers trade to acquire Kobe Bryant in 1996?
3Who led the Lakers in scoring during the 1987-88 regular season?
4Which team did the Lakers defeat to win their first NBA Championship after relocating to Los Angeles?
5Who was the first head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers?
6Which player holds the Lakers' franchise record for most points scored in a single game?
7In which year did the Lakers set the NBA record for the longest winning streak, and how many consecutive games did they win?
8Who was the first player in Lakers history to win the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award?
9Which Lakers player was known for his signature "Sky Hook" shot?
10Who was the Lakers' head coach during their "Showtime" era in the 1980s?
11Which player holds the Lakers' franchise record for most career assists?
12Who was the first African-American head coach in NBA history, and which team did he coach?
13Which Lakers player was known as "The Logo" due to his silhouette being used in the NBA's official logo?
14In which year did the Lakers move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?
15Which Lakers player won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1989?
16Who was the first Lakers player to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award?
17Which Lakers player set a franchise record with 17 blocks in a single game?
18Who was the Lakers' head coach during their 2000–2002 "three-peat" championships?
19Which Lakers player was nicknamed "Big Game James" for his playoff performances?
20Who was the first Lakers player to have his jersey number retired by the franchise?