From the dynamic duo of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the iconic partnerships of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, and later Kobe and Pau Gasol, the Los Angeles Lakers have defined excellence in the NBA. Their purple and gold uniforms have become symbols of victory and their home, the Staples Center, a beacon for basketball greatness.
Whether it’s the ‘Showtime’ era, the Kobe dynasty, or the current reign of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers have always delivered high-quality basketball and unforgettable moments. For those who bleed purple and gold, this Lakers quiz is the ultimate platform to showcase your love and knowledge of this storied franchise.
We’ve curated this set of LA Lakers trivia questions and answers to challenge even the most dedicated fans. From the team’s history to the detailed stats of its star players, this Lakers trivia will test your recall and your devotion.
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So, are you ready to channel your inner Mamba and take on this challenge? Show us what you’ve got, Lakers loyalists!
How many triple-doubles did Russell Westbrook have as a member of the 2021-22 Lakers?
Sixteen
Four
None
Ten
Who led the Lakers in scoring when they closed out the Warriors in game 6 of the 2023 Conference Finals?
Anthony Davis
Austin Reeves
Lonnie Walker IV
LeBron James
Which player did the Los Angeles Lakers trade in order to acquire Kobe Bryant?
Anthony Peeler
George Lynch
Eddie Jones
Vlade Divac
How many of the first 50 games of the 2021-22 NBA season did the Lakers win?
30 Games
20 Games
24 Games
26 Games
Who became coach of the Lakers right after Pat Riley stepped down in 1990?
Del Harris
Magic Johnson
Michael Cooper
Mike Dunleavy
How many games over .500 did the Lakers finish up the 2022-23 NBA regular season?
22 Games
17 Games
1 Game
4 Games
How many losses did the LA Lakers have when the 2019-20 season was suspended?
24 Losses
14 Losses
7 Losses
11 Losses
Who was a member of the 2022-23 LA Lakers team?
Eric Gordon
Jarred Vanderbilt
Nicolas Batum
Terrance Mann
What nickname is Austin Reaves sometimes called?
Baby Steph
Buckets
Hillbilly Kobe
Dollar Reaves
How many NBA championships did Magic Johnson win with the Lakers?
One
Zero
Five
Ten
Where did the Lakers play pro basketball before the franchise moved to Los Angeles?
Phoenix
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Salt Lake City
By how many points did the Lakers beat the Grizzlies in the final game of their 2023 Playoff series?
20 Points
40 Points
12 Points
7 Points
Who was the play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA for 41 years?
Clark Kellogg
Brad Nessler
Chick Hearn
Dan Bonner
Who led the Los Angeles Lakers in points per game in the NBA 2022-23 regular season?
LeBron James
Jarred Vanderbilt
Dennis Schroder
Anthony Davis
In the 1997-98 regular season, the LA Lakers lost 21 times. How many wins did they have?
43
57
56
61
Which pick did the Lakers get James Worthy in the 1982 draft?
1st
36th
24th
112th
Which player’s number #34 did the L.A. Lakers retire in 2013?
James Worthy
Magic Johnson
Shaquille O’Neal
Kobe Bryant
How many games did the Los Angeles Lakers win in the NBA 2022-23 regular season?
57 Games
58 Games
21 Games
43 Games
What NBA superstar averaged 32.8 points per game for the 2007 Lakers?
Dwyane Wade
Tim Duncan
Kevin Garnett
Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson helped the Lakers win how many NBA Championships?
6
5
3
4
Who coached the L.A. Lakers from 2016–2019?
George Karl
Bernie Bickerstaff
Luke Walton
Dwane Casey
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