Figure 6: Competitive Performance of Los Angeles Lakers, 1980-2005
| Performance Metric | Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Winning Seasons | 37 | out of 44 seasons |
| NBA Titles | 8/25 (33%)* | 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| League MVP | 5/25 (20%)* | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1980); Magic Johnson (1987, 1989, 1990); Shaquille O’Neal (2000) |
| NBA Finals MVP | 8/25 (33%)* | Magic Johnson (1980, 1982, 1987); Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1985); James Worthy (1988); Shaquille O’Neal (2000, 2001, 2002) |
| All-Stars | 20 | Those 20 represented the Lakers in 91 appearances |
*With 30 teams in the NBA, the average in this box would be 3.3 percent if teams were equally-competitive.
Source: “Clippers Adrift at Sea in Land of the Lakers,” USA Today, Feb.12th, 2004.
