The 1975–76 Los Angeles Lakers season was the Lakers' 28th season in the NBA and 16th season in Los Angeles.1975–76 Los Angeles Lakers
On June 16, 1975, the Lakers had traded Elmore Smith, Brian Winters, David Meyers, and Junior Bridgeman to the Milwaukee Bucks, in exchange for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Lakers raced to a 21–13 start before slumping back to .500 and failing to make the playoffs. Despite the Lakers' losing regular-season record (40–42), Abdul-Jabbar won MVP honors in a narrow vote over Bob McAdoo of the Buffalo Braves and Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics.
Roster
Regular season Season standings
z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot
Awards and records Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Most Valuable Player Award Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, All-NBA First Team Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA All-Defensive Second Team Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA All-Star Game
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