Not many teams are as iconic intheir sport as the Los Angeles Lakers are in the NBA. The Purple and Gold have been the ultimate reference throughout basketball and sports history, which is why all eyes are on them every season.
Thelast few years have not been easy for the Lakers, who even failed to make the playoffsquite frequently before LeBron James arrived.But nothing will ever erase the glory days that made themone of the most popularteams on Earth.
The last time they won a ring came in 2020, so itâs been a while now since their last significant success. However, thereâs a reason why they get so much attention every year and itâs because ofthe number of championships theyâve wonthroughout history.
Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championships By Year
Regardless of how much theystruggle in certain seasons, the Lakers will always be one of the biggest names in the league. Their trophy cabinet speaks for themselves, theyare the most successful team in the NBA along with the Boston Celtics.
The Los Angeles Lakers have won an impressive 17 NBA championships throughout history, earning respect and admiration from different generations and attracting the bestplayers to ever lace them up. Here, take a look at the complete list of the Lakers NBA titles by year.
| Season | Record | NBA Finals rival & result |
|---|---|---|
| 1948-49 | 44-16 | Capitols (4-2) |
| 1949-50 | 51-17 | Nationals (4-2) |
| 1951-52 | 40-26 | Knicks (4-3) |
| 1952-53 | 48-22 | Knicks (4-1) |
| 1953-54 | 46-26 | Nationals (4-3) |
| 1971-72 | 69-13 | Knicks (4-1) |
| 1979-80 | 60-22 | 76ers (4-2) |
| 1981-82 | 57-25 | 76ers (4-2) |
| 1984-85 | 62-20 | Celtics (4-2) |
| 1986-87 | 65-17 | Celtics (4-2) |
| 1987-88 | 62-20 | Pistons (4-3) |
| 1999-2000 | 67-15 | Pacers (4-2) |
| 2000-01 | 56-26 | 76ers (4-1) |
| 2001-02 | 58-24 | Nets (4-0) |
| 2008-09 | 65-17 | Magic (4-1) |
| 2009-10 | 57-25 | Celtics (4-3) |
| 2019-20 | 52-19 | Heat (4-2) |
