54-28 (.659)
Arena
Attendance
538,537 total
13,135 per game
13,135 per game
1981 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
2
39
Harvey Knuckles
2
42
Elvis Rolle
3
51
Zam Fredrick
3
65
Ron Cornelius
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Los Angeles Lakers
1980-81 Season Recap
The 1981 Los Angeles Lakers, coached by Paul Westhead, lost the First Round after finishing the NBA regular season in 2nd place in the Western Conference Pacific Division with a 54-28 record.