Los Angeles Lakers Regular Season Rosters
1960-1961 Los Angeles Lakers Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Alcorn | C | 6-8 | 225 | 1 | Fresno State | 1959 Rnd 3 Pick 2 | United States |
| Elgin Baylor | F | 6-5 | 225 | 2 | Seattle | 1956 Rnd 14 Pick 2 | United States |
| Ray Felix | C | 6-11 | 220 | 7 | Manchester (ABL) (United States) | 1953 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Tom Hawkins | F | 6-5 | 210 | 1 | Notre Dame | 1959 Rnd 1 Pick 3 | United States |
| Hot Rod Hundley | G | 6-4 | 185 | 3 | West Virginia | 1957 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Ron Johnson | F | 6-8 | 215 | 0 | Minnesota | 1960 Rnd 2 Pick 4 | United States |
| Howie Jolliff | FC | 6-7 | 218 | 0 | Ohio | 1960 Rnd 7 Pick 2 | United States |
| Jim Krebs | C | 6-8 | 230 | 3 | Southern Methodist | 1957 Rnd 1 Pick 3 | United States |
| Rudy LaRusso | FC | 6-7 | 220 | 1 | Dartmouth | 1959 Rnd 2 Pick 4 | United States |
| Slick Leonard | G | 6-3 | 185 | 4 | Indiana | 1954 Rnd 2 Pick 1 | United States |
| Frank Selvy | SG | 6-3 | 180 | 5 | Furman | 1954 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Jerry West | SG | 6-2 | 185 | 0 | West Virginia | 1960 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
| Wayne Yates | C | 6-8 | 235 | 0 | Memphis | 1961 Rnd 1 Pick 5 | United States |
1960-1961 L.A. Lakers Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | J. West | F. Selvy | E. Baylor | R. LaRusso | R. Felix |
| Rotation | H. Hundley | T. Hawkins | H. Jolliff | J. Krebs | |
| Rotation | S. Leonard | ||||
| Lim PT | R. Johnson |
1960-1961 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis Hawks | 51-28 | - |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers | 36-43 | 15 |
| 3 | Detroit Pistons | 34-45 | 17 |
| 4 | Cincinnati Royals | 33-46 | 18 |
1960-1961 L.A. Lakers Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Elgin Baylor | All-NBA First Team (1961) |
| Elgin Baylor | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1961) |
| Jerry West | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1961) |
| Hot Rod Hundley | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1961) |
1960-1961 L.A. Lakers Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Baylor | 73 | 42.9 | 34.8 | 19.8 | 5.1 |
| Jerry West | 79 | 35.4 | 17.6 | 7.7 | 4.2 |
| Rudy LaRusso | 79 | 32.8 | 14.6 | 9.9 | 1.7 |
| Hot Rod Hundley | 79 | 27.6 | 11.0 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Frank Selvy | 77 | 28.0 | 10.8 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Tom Hawkins | 78 | 23.7 | 9.7 | 6.1 | 1.1 |
| Jim Krebs | 75 | 22.1 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
| Ray Felix | 78 | 19.4 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 0.5 |
| Slick Leonard | 55 | 10.9 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Howie Jolliff | 46 | 7.7 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Gary Alcorn | 20 | 8.7 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.1 |
| Ron Johnson | 8 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 |
1960-1961 Los Angeles Lakers Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
Elgin Baylor was selected as the #2 pick in the 14 Round of the 1956 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Elgin Baylor signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1958. Tom Hawkins was selected as the #3 pick in the First Round of the 1959 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Tom Hawkins signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1959. Howie Jolliff was selected as the #2 pick in the 7 Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Howie Jolliff signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 1, 1960. Jim Krebs was selected as the #3 pick in the First Round of the 1957 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Jim Krebs signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1957. Rudy LaRusso was selected as the #4 pick in the Second Round of the 1959 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. Rudy LaRusso signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1959. Jerry West was selected as the #2 pick in the First Round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Jerry West signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 20, 1960. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
|---|
Draft Rights to Hot Rod Hundley, the #1 pick in the First Round of the 1957 NBA Draft, were acquired by the Minneapolis Lakers from the Rochester Royals on April 17, 1957. Hot Rod Hundley signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1957. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
Ray Felix was acquired in a trade by the Minneapolis Lakers from the New York Knicks on January 24, 1960. Ron Johnson was acquired in a trade by the Los Angeles Lakers from the Detroit Pistons on December 17, 1960. Frank Selvy was acquired in a trade by the Minneapolis Lakers from the Syracuse Nationals on December 15, 1959. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Slick Leonard signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Minneapolis Lakers on September 1, 1956. |
1960-1961 Los Angeles Lakers Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Short | Owner | 1957-1958 | N/A |
| Fred Schaus | Head Coach | 1960-1961 | N/A |
| Lou Mohs | General Manager | 1960-1961 | N/A |