Elgin Baylor

Elgin Baylor was an American professional basketball player and coach who starred as a forward for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers. His acrobatic scoring and rebounding helped shape the modern style of play at his position.

Jerry West: Jerry West was an American basketball player and executive who spent his playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers. West joined Baylor as the Lakers’ other major star during their move to Los Angeles.
1962 NBA Finals: The 1962 NBA Finals matched the Boston Celtics against the Los Angeles Lakers in a seven-game series. Baylor scored 61 points in Game 5, still the record for an NBA Finals game.
NBA All-Star Game: The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition featuring selected players from the league’s two conferences. Baylor’s 1959 All-Star performance, including 28 points, helped establish his reputation among the league’s elite.
Oscar Robertson: Oscar Robertson was an American basketball guard known for his all-around play and as the first NBA player to average a triple-double for a season. Robertson’s guard-led orchestration contrasts with Baylor’s scoring and rebounding as a forward.
Wilt Chamberlain: Wilt Chamberlain was an American basketball center known for his scoring, rebounding, and extraordinary statistical records. Chamberlain joined Baylor and West on the Lakers team that won the 1972 NBA championship.
1969 NBA Finals: The 1969 NBA Finals matched the Boston Celtics against the Los Angeles Lakers in a seven-game series. Baylor’s final Finals appearance ended with another Lakers defeat to Boston.
NBA Most Valuable Player Award: The NBA Most Valuable Player Award recognizes the league’s most outstanding player in a regular season. Baylor never won the award despite eight first-team All-NBA selections and sustained elite production.
Bob Pettit: Bob Pettit was an American basketball forward who played for the St. Louis Hawks and won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award twice. Pettit was Baylor’s fellow high-scoring forward and a leading rival in the same era.
Bill Russell: Bill Russell was an American basketball center who led the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA championships as a player. Russell’s Celtics repeatedly defeated Baylor’s Lakers in the NBA Finals.
1972 NBA Finals: The 1972 NBA Finals matched the Los Angeles Lakers against the New York Knicks. The Lakers won the title after Baylor retired early in the season, giving him a championship in his final playing year.

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