Los Angeles Lakers Regular Season Rosters
1962-1963 Los Angeles Lakers Regular Season Roster
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | YOS | Pre-Draft Team | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Barnett | SG | 6-4 | 190 | 2 | Tennessee State | 1959 Rnd 1 Pick 4 | United States |
| Elgin Baylor | F | 6-5 | 225 | 4 | Seattle | 1956 Rnd 14 Pick 2 | United States |
| Leroy Ellis | FC | 6-10 | 210 | 0 | St. John's | 1962 Rnd 1 Pick 6 | United States |
| Ron Horn | F | 6-7 | 220 | 1 | Indiana | 1961 Rnd 2 Pick 7 | United States |
| Hot Rod Hundley | G | 6-4 | 185 | 5 | West Virginia | 1957 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Howie Jolliff | FC | 6-7 | 218 | 2 | Ohio | 1960 Rnd 7 Pick 2 | United States |
| Jim Krebs | C | 6-8 | 230 | 5 | Southern Methodist | 1957 Rnd 1 Pick 3 | United States |
| Rudy LaRusso | FC | 6-7 | 220 | 3 | Dartmouth | 1959 Rnd 2 Pick 4 | United States |
| Frank Selvy | SG | 6-3 | 180 | 7 | Furman | 1954 Rnd 1 Pick 1 | United States |
| Roger Strickland | F | 6-5 | 200 | 0 | Jacksonville | 1962 Rnd 4 Pick 9 | United States |
| Jerry West | SG | 6-2 | 185 | 2 | West Virginia | 1960 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | United States |
| Gene Wiley | FC | 6-10 | 210 | 0 | Wichita State | 1962 Rnd 2 Pick 8 | United States |
1962-1963 L.A. Lakers Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | J. West | D. Barnett | E. Baylor | G. Wiley | R. LaRusso |
| Rotation | F. Selvy | R. Horn | L. Ellis | J. Krebs | |
| Rotation | H. Hundley | ||||
| Lim PT | H. Jolliff |
1962-1963 Western Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles Lakers | 53-27 | - |
| 2 | St. Louis Hawks | 48-32 | 5 |
| 3 | Detroit Pistons | 34-46 | 19 |
| 4 | San Francisco Warriors | 31-49 | 22 |
| 5 | Chicago Zephyrs | 25-55 | 28 |
1962-1963 L.A. Lakers Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Jerry West | All-NBA First Team (1963) |
| Elgin Baylor | All-NBA First Team (1963) |
| Jerry West | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1963) |
| Elgin Baylor | Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (1963) |
| Rudy LaRusso | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1963) |
1962-1963 L.A. Lakers Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Baylor | 80 | 42.1 | 34.0 | 14.3 | 4.8 |
| Jerry West | 55 | 39.3 | 27.1 | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Dick Barnett | 80 | 31.8 | 18.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Rudy LaRusso | 75 | 33.4 | 12.3 | 10.0 | 2.5 |
| Frank Selvy | 80 | 29.6 | 10.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Jim Krebs | 79 | 24.2 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 1.1 |
| Leroy Ellis | 80 | 20.4 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 0.6 |
| Hot Rod Hundley | 65 | 12.1 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| Gene Wiley | 75 | 19.8 | 3.2 | 6.7 | 0.5 |
| Ron Horn | 28 | 10.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 0.4 |
| Howie Jolliff | 28 | 10.5 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
1962-1963 Los Angeles Lakers Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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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. Leroy Ellis was selected as the #6 pick in the First Round of the 1962 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Leroy Ellis signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 1, 1962. 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. Jerry West re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 1, 1962. Gene Wiley was selected as the #8 pick in the Second Round of the 1962 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Gene Wiley signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 1, 1962. |
| 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 |
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Dick Barnett was acquired in a trade by the Los Angeles Lakers from the Syracuse Nationals on September 5, 1962. 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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Ron Horn signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 1, 1962. |
1962-1963 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 |