Not many teams are as iconic in their 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.

The last few years have not been easy for the Lakers, who even failed to make the playoffs quite frequently before LeBron James arrived. But nothing will ever erase the glory days that made them one of the most popular teams on Earth.

The last time they won a ring came in 2020, so it's been a while now since their last significant success. However, there's a reason why they get so much attention every year and it's because of the number of championships they've won throughout history.

Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championships By Year

Regardless of how much they struggle in certain seasons, the Lakers will always be one of the biggest names in the league. Their trophy cabinet speaks for themselves, they are 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 best players 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)