Figure 7: Comparing Player Salaries of the Lakers and Clippers, 1990 – 2003
| Year | League Salary Cap | League Avg. Salary per Player | Lakers’ Roster Salary Total | Clippers’ Roster Salary Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-91 | $11.9 M | $0.9 M | $12.1 M | $10.6 M |
| 1991-92 | $12.5 M | $1.1 M | $12.9 M | $15.8 M |
| 1992-93 | $14.0 M | $1.3 M | $14.3 M | $18.9 M |
| 1993-94 | $15.1 M | $1.5 M | $23.5 M | $20.2 M |
| 1994-95 | $15.9 M | $1.8 M | $42.0 M | $17.8 M |
| 1995-96 | $23.0 M | $2.0 M | $30.0 M | $21.1 M |
| 1996-97 | $24.4 M | $2.3 M | $28.8 M | $26.0 M |
| 1997-98 | $26.9 M | $2.6 M | $36.3 M | $24.4 M |
| 1998-99 | $30.0 M | $3.0 M | $41.4 M | $29.9 M |
| 1999-00 | $34.0 M | $3.6 M | $54.1 M | $22.4 M |
| 2000-01 | $35.5 M | $4.2 M | $58.7 M | $29.6 M |
| 2001-02 | $42.5 M | $4.5 M | $52.9 M | $33.7 M |
| 2002-03 | $40.3 M | $4.5 M | $62.7 M | $42.7 M |
| 2003-04 | $43.8 M | $4.9 M | $64.5 M | $38.6 M |
