54-26 (.675)
Attendance
190,321 total
6,139 per game
6,139 per game
1962 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
4
35
Jan Loudermilk
5
44
Art Whisnant
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Los Angeles Lakers
1961-62 Season Recap
The 1962 Los Angeles Lakers, coached by Fred Schaus, lost the NBA Finals after finishing the regular season in 1st place in the Western Division with a 54-26 record.