The 1957-58 season marked the Lakers’ final year in Minneapolis before their relocation to Los Angeles. During this season, the team struggled to find consistent success, finishing with a record of 19-53, which placed them last in the Western Division of the NBA. This disappointing performance was a continuation of the struggles from the previous seasons, as the team attempted to rebuild and regain the dominance they once had in the early 1950s.
Key players during this season included forward Clyde Lovellette, who led the team in scoring, and guard Vern Mikkelsen, a veteran presence on the roster. Despite their efforts, the Lakers were unable to overcome the challenges posed by stronger opponents in the league. The team also faced issues with injuries and a lack of depth, which further contributed to their lackluster performance.
Coach John Kundla, who had previously led the Lakers to multiple championships, faced increasing pressure as the team continued to falter. The 1957-58 season ultimately became a pivotal point for the franchise, leading to significant changes in the following years, including the relocation to Los Angeles. This move eventually set the stage for a new era of success and growth for the Lakers, shaping them into one of the most storied franchises in NBA history.
- Regular Season Record: 19-53
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 1957-58 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Vern Mikkelsen | 72 | 17.3 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Larry Foust | 72 | 16.8 | 3.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dick Garmaker | 68 | 16.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Slick Leonard | 66 | 11.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dick Schnittker | 50 | 9.1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ed Fleming | 72 | 8.8 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bo Erias | 18 | 8.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jim Krebs | 68 | 7.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Art Spoelstra | 50 | 7.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Hot Rod Hundley | 66 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Corky Devlin | 70 | 6.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Frank Selvy | 12 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bob Burrow | 14 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| McCoy Ingram | 23 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| George Brown | 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Los Angeles Lakers 1957-58 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1957-58 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 112-84 | |
| Oct 30, 1957 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 115-96 | |
| Nov 01, 1957 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 113-100 | |
| Nov 02, 1957 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 118-108 | |
| Nov 06, 1957 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 103-94 | |
| Nov 08, 1957 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 119-108 | |
| Nov 12, 1957 | @ Boston Celtics | L 107-104 | |
| Nov 13, 1957 | vs. New York Knicks | L 124-106 | |
| Nov 15, 1957 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 112-104 | |
| Nov 17, 1957 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | W 110-98 | |
| Nov 20, 1957 | vs. New York Knicks | W 105-101 | |
| Nov 21, 1957 | vs. New York Knicks | W 124-123 | |
| Nov 23, 1957 | @ Boston Celtics | L 131-107 | |
| Nov 24, 1957 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 105-98 | |
| Nov 26, 1957 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 109-91 | |
| Nov 27, 1957 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 107-106 | |
| Nov 30, 1957 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 118-113 | |
| Dec 01, 1957 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 90-89 | |
| Dec 03, 1957 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 115-108 | |
| Dec 04, 1957 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 108-98 | |
| Dec 07, 1957 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 121-113 | |
| Dec 10, 1957 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | W 114-104 | |
| Dec 11, 1957 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 110-95 | |
| Dec 15, 1957 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 138-118 | |
| Dec 18, 1957 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 108-102 | |
| Dec 21, 1957 | @ Boston Celtics | L 140-119 | |
| Dec 22, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 123-115 | |
| Dec 25, 1957 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-104 | |
| Dec 28, 1957 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 112-101 | |
| Dec 29, 1957 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 111-103 | |
| Dec 30, 1957 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 105-98 | |
| Dec 31, 1957 | @ New York Knicks | L 142-116 | |
| Jan 01, 1958 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 120-109 | |
| Jan 05, 1958 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-100 | |
| Jan 08, 1958 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 107-87 | |
| Jan 09, 1958 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 127-122 | |
| Jan 10, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 124-114 | |
| Jan 11, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 129-102 | |
| Jan 12, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 111-105 | |
| Jan 16, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 124-108 | |
| Jan 17, 1958 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 112-110 | |
| Jan 19, 1958 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 118-111 | |
| Jan 22, 1958 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 97-87 | |
| Jan 23, 1958 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 128-125 | |
| Jan 25, 1958 | @ New York Knicks | L 128-116 | |
| Jan 26, 1958 | vs. New York Knicks | W 109-106 | |
| Jan 27, 1958 | vs. New York Knicks | W 113-102 | |
| Jan 30, 1958 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | L 105-104 | |
| Feb 01, 1958 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | W 97-91 | |
| Feb 02, 1958 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | L 106-95 | |
| Feb 04, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 107-103 | |
| Feb 05, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 112-102 | |
| Feb 07, 1958 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-88 | |
| Feb 08, 1958 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-93 | |
| Feb 09, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 121-104 | |
| Feb 11, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 106-103 | |
| Feb 12, 1958 | vs. New York Knicks | W 106-97 | |
| Feb 14, 1958 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 104-100 | |
| Feb 15, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 111-110 | |
| Feb 16, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 106-99 | |
| Feb 18, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 118-98 | |
| Feb 19, 1958 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 117-115 | |
| Feb 22, 1958 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | L 100-81 | |
| Feb 23, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 111-93 | |
| Feb 24, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 110-95 | |
| Feb 26, 1958 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 119-90 | |
| Feb 27, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 112-109 | |
| Mar 02, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 102-92 | |
| Mar 06, 1958 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 132-116 | |
| Mar 08, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 126-123 | |
| Mar 09, 1958 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 107-99 | |
| Mar 12, 1958 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 96-89 |