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What are facts about the Lakers?

Updated: 9/27/2023
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1. The Lakers selected Magic Johnson with the first pick in the 1979 draft. The Lakers acquired that pick from New Orleans when a Lakers player signed with the Jazz as a free agent. Who was that Laker?

A. Adrian Dantley

B. Don Ford

C. Gail Goodrich

D. Kermit Washington

-- Gail Goodrich

2. After the Lakers selected Johnson, whom did the Chicago Bulls select with the No. 2 pick in the 1979 draft?

A. Sam Bowie

B. David Greenwood

C. Reggie Theus

D. Orlando Woolridge

-- David Greenwood

3. How many players who spent significant playing time with the Lakers were named to the NBA All-Time 50 Greatest Players Team?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

-- 8 (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, George Mikan, Shaquille O'Neal, Jerry West, James Worthy)

4. The Lakers traded Vlade Divac to which team to acquire the rights to Kobe Bryant?

A. Atlanta

B. Charlotte

C. Minnesota

D. Sacramento

-- The Charlotte Hornets

5. On June 16, 1975, the Lakers traded Junior Bridgeman, Dave Meyers, Elmore Smith and Brian Winters to Milwaukee for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and which other player?

A. Corky Calhoun

B. Stu Lantz

C. Stan Love

D. Walt Wesley

-- Walt Wesley. Wesley played only one game with the Lakers.

6. Who replaced Pat Riley as coach of the Lakers?

A. Mike Dunleavy

B. Del Harris

C. Randy Pfund

D. Paul Westhead

-- Mike Dunleavy

7. Who holds the Lakers record for most points in one playoff game?

A. Elgin Baylor

B. Kobe Bryant

C. Magic Johnson

D. Jerry West

-- Elgin Baylor scored 61 points against Boston on April 14, 1962.

8. The Lakers had two first-round picks in the 1979 NBA draft. They chose Magic Johnson with the first pick (first overall). Whom did they choose with their second pick (14th overall)?

A. Michael Cooper

B. Brad Holland

C. Mike McGee

D. Chuck Nevitt

9. Which team is very good and definitely better than the Lakers?

A. The Phoenix Suns

B. The Sacramento Kings

C. The Charlotte Bobcats

D. The Indiana Pacers

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