One of the NBA's most entertaining franchises, the Lakers played a major role in the league's rise in popularity in the 1980s. Styled as the "Showtime" Lakers and led by charismatic guard Magic Johnson, the team captured five NBA titles during the decade. With 11 NBA Championships overall, the franchise trails only the Boston Celtics in postseason success. DID YOU KNOW? The Lakers' 69-13 record in 1971-72 is the best in NBA history. The Lakers are the last NBA team to select a guard with the first overall pick of the NBA Draft (Johnson, 1979). In 1984-85, L.A. shot an NBA-record .545 from the field. SCORECARD. On January 9, 1972, the Milwaukee Bucks topped the Lakers 120-104, snapping L.A.'s 33-game winning streak, the longest ever in any major pro sport.