The Los Angeles Lakers are the most successful team in NBA history, tied with the Boston Celtics for the most championships, at 17. The team plays their home games at Crypto.com Arena and are coached by Darvin Ham.
Led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers won their 17th NBA championship in the bubble, defeating Miami Heat in the 2020 Finals. The team also reached the Western Conference Finals in 2023, where they got swept by eventual NBA champions the Denver Nuggets.
LeBron James is set for his 21st season in the NBA and is still playing at a very high level. The 19-time All Star averaged 24.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game in the 2023 playoffs.
LA Lakers Owners
Jeanie Buss is the owner of the LA Lakers. She is the daughter of Jerry Buss, who bought the team in 1979. Buss inherited the Lakers from her father in 2013 and is a successful businesswoman. She has been involved with multiple roles with the franchise in the past before taking over as owner.
According to online sources, Jeanie Buss’ net worth is estimated at around $500 million as of 2023. Besides the Lakers, she is also the co-owner of the Women of Wrestling promotion.
Did Magic Johnson buy the Lakers?
No, Magic Johnson did not buy the Lakers, but he became a part-owner of the team after purchasing a 4.5% stake in the franchise in 1994. However, he sold his stake to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong in 2010.
How many people can fit in the Lakers stadium?
According to online sources, the Crypto.com Arena has a seating capacity of 19,079 for basketball. The arena was launched in 1999 as the Staples Center and is located in downtown Los Angeles. The arena is also the home of the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Kings of the NHL and Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA.
FAQs
A. The Los Angeles Lakers were established in 1947.
A. The Los Angeles Lakers currently do not have any mascot.
A. Darvin Ham is the current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
A. My Favorite Mutiny - lofi remix, is the theme song of the Lakers.
A. Phill Jackson is the most successful coach in the Los Angeles Lakers history. He won five championships with the franchise.
