20 Legendary Los Angeles Lakers Trivia and Answers
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?
Answer Key
- 1. Detroit GemsThe franchise was originally known as the Detroit Gems before relocating and becoming the Minneapolis Lakers.
- 2. Vlade DivacThe Lakers traded center Vlade Divac to the Charlotte Hornets to acquire the draft rights to Kobe Bryant.
- 3. Byron ScottByron Scott led the team in scoring during the 1987-88 regular season.
- 4. New York KnicksThe Lakers defeated the New York Knicks in the 1972 NBA Finals to secure their first championship in Los Angeles.
- 5. John KundlaJohn Kundla served as the first head coach when the team was known as the Minneapolis Lakers.
- 6. Kobe BryantKobe Bryant scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006, setting the franchise record.
- 7. 1971-72 season, 33 consecutive gamesThe Lakers won 33 consecutive games during the 1971-72 season, setting an NBA record.
- 8. Kareem Abdul-JabbarKareem Abdul-Jabbar won the MVP award in 1976, becoming the first Lakers player to receive the honor.
- 9. Kareem Abdul-JabbarKareem Abdul-Jabbar was famous for his "Sky Hook" shot, which was nearly impossible to defend.
- 10. Pat RileyPat Riley coached the Lakers during the "Showtime" era, leading them to multiple championships in the 1980s.
- 11. Magic JohnsonMagic Johnson leads the franchise with 10,141 career assists.
- 12. Bill Russell, Boston CelticsBill Russell became the first African-American head coach in NBA history when he served as player-coach for the Boston Celtics starting in 1966.
- 13. Jerry WestJerry West's silhouette serves as the basis for the NBA's official logo.
- 14. 1960The Lakers relocated from Minneapolis to Los Angeles before the 1960–61 NBA season.
- 15. Orlando WoolridgeOrlando Woolridge won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1989 while playing for the Lakers.
- 16. Elgin BaylorElgin Baylor won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 1959.
- 17. Elmore SmithElmore Smith recorded 17 blocks in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 28, 1973.
- 18. Phil JacksonPhil Jackson coached the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002.
- 19. James WorthyJames Worthy earned the nickname "Big Game James" due to his clutch performances in the playoffs.
- 20. Jerry WestJerry West's number 44 was the first jersey retired by the Lakers in 1983.
