The 1970–71 NBA season was the Lakers' 23rd season in the NBA and 11th season in Los Angeles.
[1] The Lakers, handicapped by the loss of star Jerry West to a season-ending injury with 13 games remaining in the regular season, would be eliminated by the eventual champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, in five games in the Western Conference finals.
The team's season roster is featured in the video games NBA 2K16,[2] NBA 2K17, and NBA 2K18.
Roster Last transaction: November 11, 1970