1949-50 Minneapolis Lakers Championship Team Vintage Photo and Stats
The page from the 1949-50 NBA Season features the champion Minneapolis Lakers, highlighting their roster and statistical achievements. The Lakers, coached by John Kundla, displayed a formidable line-up, including key players such as George Mikan, Jim Pollard, Vern Mikkelsen, and Bob Harrison. The team finished with a record of 51 wins and 17 losses, demonstrating a strong performance throughout the season. Accompanying the Lakers are final standings and team figures for the Eastern, Central, and Western Divisions, providing a comprehensive overview of league performance. In the Eastern Division, Syracuse led with 51 wins, while Boston struggled at the bottom with 22 wins. In the Central Division, Rochester followed the Lakers closely but could not match their success. The standings reflect the competitive nature of the league during this early era of professional basketball.