NBA · since 1947

Los Angeles

Lakers

Showtime: Hollywood glamour, superstars, and championship expectations.

Should you root for the Los Angeles Lakers?

NBA titles

17

1949 · 1950 · 1952 · 1953 · 1954 · 1972 · 1980 · 1982 · 1985 · 1987 · 1988 · 2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2009 · 2010 · 2020

Finals runner-up

15

1959 · 1962 · 1963 · 1965 · 1966 · 1968 · 1969 · 1970 · 1973 · 1983 · 1984 · 1989 · 1991 · 2004 · 2008

Market

Big-city team

Rival

Boston Celtics

Includes the Minneapolis Lakers. Records through the 2026 NBA Finals; updated once a year after the NBA Finals.

Why it's great

• A long winning history: plenty of banners and big moments to learn about.
• Most recent title: 2020.
• Huge fan base, so you will find fellow fans and watch parties almost anywhere.
• Founded in 1947, with decades of history and tradition.
• Warm-weather city: great for a road trip to see a game.

Things to know

• Rival fans love to call winning teams bandwagon picks. Be ready.