1948-49 Minneapolis Lakers Team Photo and Season Statistics
The page captures the 1948-49 NBA season's statistics and features the Minneapolis Lakers, who emerged as the champions. The team roster includes notable players: Don Forman, Herman Schaefer, Don Carlson, Don Smith, Tony Jaros, John Jorgensen, Earl Gardner, Arnie Ferrin, Jack Dwan, Jim Pollard, and George Mikan, with coach John Kundla at the helm. The Lakers finished the season with a record of 45 wins and 15 losses, securing a prominent position in the Western Division. The page also lists the final standings for both the Eastern and Western divisions, highlighting teams such as Washington, New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, alongside the Lakers' competitors like Rochester and Chicago. George Mikan is recognized as the top scorer of the season, with impressive statistics including an average of 23.1 points per game.