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The Los Angeles Lakers 1992–93 featured a balanced offense led by James Worthy’s scoring and versatile all-around play, while Vlade Divac anchored the frontcourt with strong rebounding, interior defense, and passing. Sedale Threatt directed the offense as the primary playmaker, and Sam Perkins added floor spacing and complementary scoring. The statistics indicate a team that relied on balanced production, unselfish ball movement, and versatile frontcourt contributions rather than a single dominant offensive focal point.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Benoit Benjamin | C | 7-0 | 250 | November 22, 1964 | Creighton |
| 1 | Anthony Peeler | SG | 6-4 | 208 | November 25, 1969 | Missouri |
| 3 | Sedale Threatt | PG | 6-2 | 175 | September 10, 1961 | West Virginia Tech |
| 4 | Byron Scott | SG | 6-4 | 200 | March 28, 1961 | Arizona State |
| 5 | Duane Cooper | PG | 6-1 | 185 | June 25, 1969 | USC |
| 12 | Vlade Divac | C | 7-1 | 243 | February 3, 1968 | |
| 14, 40 | Sam Perkins | PF | 6-9 | 235 | June 14, 1961 | UNC |
| 30 | Alex Blackwell | SF | 6-6 | 250 | June 27, 1970 | Monmouth University |
| 34 | Tony Smith | SG | 6-3 | 185 | June 14, 1968 | Marquette |
| 35 | Doug Christie | SG | 6-6 | 200 | May 9, 1970 | Pepperdine |
| 41 | Elden Campbell | PF | 6-11 | 215 | July 23, 1968 | Clemson |
| 42 | James Worthy | SF | 6-9 | 225 | February 27, 1961 | UNC |
| 45 | A.C. Green | PF | 6-9 | 220 | October 4, 1963 | Oregon State |
| 53 | James Edwards | C | 7-1 | 252 | November 22, 1955 | Washington |
Regular Season Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedale Threatt | PG | 31 | 82 | 82 | 35.3 | 15.1 | 3.3 | 6.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 12.5 | 6.4 | .508 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .264 | 2.6 | 2.2 | .823 |
| James Worthy | SF | 31 | 82 | 69 | 28.8 | 14.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 13.9 | 6.2 | .447 | 1.4 | 0.4 | .270 | 2.6 | 2.1 | .810 |
| A.C. Green | PF | 29 | 82 | 55 | 34.4 | 12.8 | 8.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 8.6 | 4.6 | .537 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .348 | 4.6 | 3.4 | .739 |
| Vlade Divac | C | 24 | 82 | 69 | 30.8 | 12.8 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 10.0 | 4.8 | .485 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .280 | 4.2 | 2.9 | .689 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 23 | 77 | 11 | 21.5 | 10.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 8.2 | 3.9 | .468 | 1.5 | 0.6 | .390 | 2.7 | 2.1 | .786 |
| Byron Scott | SG | 31 | 58 | 53 | 28.9 | 13.7 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 11.4 | 5.1 | .449 | 2.3 | 0.8 | .326 | 3.2 | 2.7 | .848 |
| Sam Perkins | PF | 31 | 49 | 49 | 32.4 | 13.7 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 10.8 | 4.9 | .459 | 0.6 | 0.1 | .172 | 4.5 | 3.8 | .829 |
| Elden Campbell | PF | 24 | 79 | 13 | 19.6 | 7.7 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 6.6 | 3.0 | .458 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.6 | 1.6 | .637 |
| Tony Smith | SG | 24 | 55 | 9 | 13.7 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 5.0 | 2.4 | .484 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .182 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .756 |
| James Edwards | C | 37 | 52 | 0 | 11.9 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 5.2 | 2.3 | .452 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 1.6 | .712 | |
| Duane Cooper | PG | 23 | 65 | 0 | 9.9 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 1.0 | .392 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .233 | 0.5 | 0.4 | .714 |
| Doug Christie | SG | 22 | 23 | 0 | 14.4 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 2.0 | .425 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .167 | 2.9 | 2.2 | .758 |
| Benoit Benjamin | C | 28 | 28 | 0 | 10.9 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 1.9 | .481 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | .595 | |
| Alex Blackwell | SF | 22 | 27 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | .333 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .750 |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 241.8 | 104.2 | 41.4 | 24.5 | 9.5 | 5.3 | 15.4 | 85.3 | 40.4 | .473 | 7.6 | 2.3 | .299 | 28.1 | 21.2 | .756 |
Playoff Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedale Threatt | PG | 31 | 5 | 5 | 41.0 | 18.0 | 3.4 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 17.8 | 7.8 | .438 | 2.6 | 0.6 | .231 | 2.4 | 1.8 | .750 |
| Vlade Divac | C | 24 | 5 | 5 | 33.4 | 18.0 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 14.8 | 7.4 | .500 | 1.8 | 0.8 | .444 | 4.4 | 2.4 | .545 |
| Elden Campbell | PF | 24 | 5 | 5 | 35.6 | 14.0 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 13.8 | 5.8 | .420 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 2.4 | .500 | |
| James Worthy | SF | 31 | 5 | 0 | 29.6 | 13.8 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 17.2 | 6.4 | .372 | 1.6 | 0.4 | .250 | 1.0 | 0.6 | .600 |
| Byron Scott | SG | 31 | 5 | 5 | 35.4 | 13.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 8.4 | 4.2 | .500 | 3.0 | 1.6 | .533 | 4.6 | 3.6 | .783 |
| A.C. Green | PF | 29 | 5 | 5 | 44.0 | 9.8 | 14.6 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 8.4 | 3.6 | .429 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.2 | 2.6 | .619 |
| Tony Smith | SG | 24 | 5 | 0 | 14.6 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 5.0 | 2.6 | .520 | 0.8 | 0.4 | .500 | 1.8 | 1.2 | .667 |
| James Edwards | C | 37 | 3 | 0 | 4.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Doug Christie | SG | 22 | 5 | 0 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 0.8 | .364 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Duane Cooper | PG | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Team Totals | 5 | 5 | 245.0 | 97.0 | 44.6 | 23.8 | 9.0 | 6.2 | 13.2 | 89.6 | 39.2 | .438 | 12.0 | 4.0 | .333 | 23.2 | 14.6 | .629 |
Regular Season Per 36 Mins
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Worthy | SF | 31 | 82 | 69 | 2359 | 18.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 17.4 | 7.8 | .447 | 1.7 | 0.5 | .270 | 3.2 | 2.6 | .810 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 23 | 77 | 11 | 1656 | 17.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 13.8 | 6.5 | .468 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .390 | 4.5 | 3.5 | .786 |
| Sedale Threatt | PG | 31 | 82 | 82 | 2893 | 15.4 | 3.4 | 7.0 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 12.8 | 6.5 | .508 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .264 | 2.7 | 2.2 | .823 |
| Vlade Divac | C | 24 | 82 | 69 | 2525 | 15.0 | 10.4 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 11.7 | 5.7 | .485 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .280 | 4.9 | 3.4 | .689 |
| Elden Campbell | PF | 24 | 79 | 13 | 1551 | 14.1 | 7.7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 12.1 | 5.5 | .458 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.7 | 3.0 | .637 |
| A.C. Green | PF | 29 | 82 | 55 | 2819 | 13.4 | 9.1 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 9.0 | 4.8 | .537 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .348 | 4.8 | 3.5 | .739 |
| James Edwards | C | 37 | 52 | 0 | 617 | 19.1 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 15.8 | 7.1 | .452 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 4.9 | .712 | |
| Byron Scott | SG | 31 | 58 | 53 | 1677 | 17.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 14.1 | 6.4 | .449 | 2.9 | 0.9 | .326 | 3.9 | 3.3 | .848 |
| Tony Smith | SG | 24 | 55 | 9 | 752 | 15.8 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 13.2 | 6.4 | .484 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .182 | 3.9 | 3.0 | .756 |
| Sam Perkins | PF | 31 | 49 | 49 | 1589 | 15.2 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 11.9 | 5.5 | .459 | 0.7 | 0.1 | .172 | 5.0 | 4.2 | .829 |
| Duane Cooper | PG | 23 | 65 | 0 | 645 | 8.7 | 2.8 | 8.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 3.9 | 8.8 | 3.5 | .392 | 1.7 | 0.4 | .233 | 2.0 | 1.4 | .714 |
| Benoit Benjamin | C | 28 | 28 | 0 | 306 | 14.8 | 11.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 12.7 | 6.1 | .481 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 2.6 | .595 | |
| Doug Christie | SG | 22 | 23 | 0 | 332 | 15.4 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 5.4 | 11.5 | 4.9 | .425 | 1.3 | 0.2 | .167 | 7.2 | 5.4 | .758 |
| Alex Blackwell | SF | 22 | 27 | 0 | 109 | 11.2 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 13.9 | 4.6 | .333 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.6 | 2.0 | .750 |
Playoff Per 36 Mins
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlade Divac | C | 24 | 5 | 5 | 167 | 19.4 | 10.1 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 16.0 | 8.0 | .500 | 1.9 | 0.9 | .444 | 4.7 | 2.6 | .545 |
| James Worthy | SF | 31 | 5 | 0 | 148 | 16.8 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 20.9 | 7.8 | .372 | 1.9 | 0.5 | .250 | 1.2 | 0.7 | .600 |
| Tony Smith | SG | 24 | 5 | 0 | 73 | 16.8 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 12.3 | 6.4 | .520 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .500 | 4.4 | 3.0 | .667 |
| Sedale Threatt | PG | 31 | 5 | 5 | 205 | 15.8 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 15.6 | 6.8 | .438 | 2.3 | 0.5 | .231 | 2.1 | 1.6 | .750 |
| Elden Campbell | PF | 24 | 5 | 5 | 178 | 14.2 | 8.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 14.0 | 5.9 | .420 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 2.4 | .500 | |
| Byron Scott | SG | 31 | 5 | 5 | 177 | 13.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 8.5 | 4.3 | .500 | 3.1 | 1.6 | .533 | 4.7 | 3.7 | .783 |
| James Edwards | C | 37 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 15.4 | 5.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 10.3 | 7.7 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Doug Christie | SG | 22 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 8.3 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 10.2 | 3.7 | .364 | 2.8 | 0.9 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| A.C. Green | PF | 29 | 5 | 5 | 220 | 8.0 | 11.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 6.9 | 2.9 | .429 | 0.8 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.4 | 2.1 | .619 |
| Duane Cooper | PG | 23 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 18.0 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 54.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 27.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Regular Season Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedale Threatt | PG | 31 | 82 | 82 | 2893 | 1235 | 273 | 564 | 142 | 11 | 173 | 1028 | 522 | .508 | 53 | 14 | .264 | 215 | 177 | .823 |
| James Worthy | SF | 31 | 82 | 69 | 2359 | 1221 | 247 | 278 | 92 | 27 | 137 | 1142 | 510 | .447 | 111 | 30 | .270 | 211 | 171 | .810 |
| A.C. Green | PF | 29 | 82 | 55 | 2819 | 1051 | 711 | 116 | 88 | 39 | 116 | 706 | 379 | .537 | 46 | 16 | .348 | 375 | 277 | .739 |
| Vlade Divac | C | 24 | 82 | 69 | 2525 | 1050 | 729 | 232 | 128 | 140 | 214 | 819 | 397 | .485 | 75 | 21 | .280 | 341 | 235 | .689 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 23 | 77 | 11 | 1656 | 802 | 179 | 166 | 60 | 14 | 123 | 634 | 297 | .468 | 118 | 46 | .390 | 206 | 162 | .786 |
| Byron Scott | SG | 31 | 58 | 53 | 1677 | 792 | 134 | 157 | 55 | 13 | 70 | 659 | 296 | .449 | 135 | 44 | .326 | 184 | 156 | .848 |
| Sam Perkins | PF | 31 | 49 | 49 | 1589 | 673 | 379 | 128 | 40 | 51 | 76 | 527 | 242 | .459 | 29 | 5 | .172 | 222 | 184 | .829 |
| Elden Campbell | PF | 24 | 79 | 13 | 1551 | 606 | 332 | 48 | 59 | 100 | 69 | 520 | 238 | .458 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 204 | 130 | .637 |
| Tony Smith | SG | 24 | 55 | 9 | 752 | 330 | 87 | 63 | 50 | 7 | 40 | 275 | 133 | .484 | 11 | 2 | .182 | 82 | 62 | .756 |
| James Edwards | C | 37 | 52 | 0 | 617 | 328 | 100 | 41 | 10 | 7 | 51 | 270 | 122 | .452 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 84 | .712 | |
| Duane Cooper | PG | 23 | 65 | 0 | 645 | 156 | 50 | 150 | 18 | 2 | 69 | 158 | 62 | .392 | 30 | 7 | .233 | 35 | 25 | .714 |
| Doug Christie | SG | 22 | 23 | 0 | 332 | 142 | 51 | 53 | 22 | 5 | 50 | 106 | 45 | .425 | 12 | 2 | .167 | 66 | 50 | .758 |
| Benoit Benjamin | C | 28 | 28 | 0 | 306 | 126 | 96 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 36 | 108 | 52 | .481 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 22 | .595 | |
| Alex Blackwell | SF | 22 | 27 | 0 | 109 | 34 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 14 | .333 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 8 | 6 | .750 |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 19830 | 8546 | 3391 | 2013 | 782 | 431 | 1229 | 6994 | 3309 | .473 | 626 | 187 | .299 | 2304 | 1741 | .756 |
Playoff Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedale Threatt | PG | 31 | 5 | 5 | 205 | 90 | 17 | 40 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 89 | 39 | .438 | 13 | 3 | .231 | 12 | 9 | .750 |
| Vlade Divac | C | 24 | 5 | 5 | 167 | 90 | 47 | 28 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 74 | 37 | .500 | 9 | 4 | .444 | 22 | 12 | .545 |
| Elden Campbell | PF | 24 | 5 | 5 | 178 | 70 | 42 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 69 | 29 | .420 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 12 | .500 | |
| James Worthy | SF | 31 | 5 | 0 | 148 | 69 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 86 | 32 | .372 | 8 | 2 | .250 | 5 | 3 | .600 |
| Byron Scott | SG | 31 | 5 | 5 | 177 | 68 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 21 | .500 | 15 | 8 | .533 | 23 | 18 | .783 |
| A.C. Green | PF | 29 | 5 | 5 | 220 | 49 | 73 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 42 | 18 | .429 | 5 | 0 | .000 | 21 | 13 | .619 |
| Tony Smith | SG | 24 | 5 | 0 | 73 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 13 | .520 | 4 | 2 | .500 | 9 | 6 | .667 |
| Doug Christie | SG | 22 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 4 | .364 | 3 | 1 | .333 | 0 | 0 | |
| James Edwards | C | 37 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | .750 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Duane Cooper | PG | 23 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .000 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| Team Totals | 5 | 5 | 1225 | 485 | 223 | 119 | 45 | 31 | 63 | 448 | 196 | .438 | 60 | 20 | .333 | 116 | 73 | .629 |
Regular Season
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedale Threatt | Starter/Star (1.1) | 35.3 | High (1.2) | 15.1 | 3.3 | 6.9 | 1.8 | 71.81 | Took over as the Lakers’ primary floor general in the post-Magic era and was trusted to organize nearly every half-court possession. Independent season coverage highlighted his steady leadership and decision-making while carrying a heavier offensive burden than expected, even as the roster shifted toward a rebuild. (NBA.com) | None |
| Vlade Divac | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.8 | High (1.2) | 12.8 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 73.39 | Functioned as an all-around center rather than a traditional low-post scorer, using his passing instincts to keep the offense moving. Writers frequently praised his versatility and feel for the game while noting he had become one of Los Angeles’ foundational young pieces during the transition period. (NBA.com) | None |
| A.C. Green | Starter/Star (1.1) | 34.4 | Medium (1.1) | 12.8 | 8.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 59.53 | Filled the role of dependable interior stabilizer, doing much of the physical rebounding and defensive work that rarely drew headlines. Contemporary reporting consistently pointed to his professionalism and willingness to absorb difficult frontcourt assignments on a changing roster. (NBA.com) | None |
| Sam Perkins | Starter/Star (1.1) | 32.4 | Medium (1.1) | 13.7 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 62.19 | Before being traded midseason, Perkins spaced the floor and stretched opposing big men away from the basket, giving the Lakers a different offensive look. Coverage surrounding the trade described him as a valuable veteran whose departure signaled the franchise’s commitment to getting younger. (NBA.com) | None |
| James Worthy | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.8 | High (1.2) | 14.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 59.66 | Although no longer carrying the dominant offensive load of earlier championship teams, Worthy remained an important wing creator who attacked in transition and late-clock situations. Reports noted he was balancing veteran leadership with the reality of an aging roster entering a new era. (NBA.com) | None |
| Byron Scott | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.9 | Medium (1.1) | 13.7 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 47.43 | Operated mainly as an off-ball scoring guard, providing perimeter shooting and experience alongside younger teammates. Season coverage often referenced his role as one of the remaining championship veterans helping bridge the transition. (NBA.com) | None |
| Anthony Peeler | Key Contributor (1.05) | 21.5 | Medium (1.1) | 10.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 36.73 | Brought instant offense off the bench and showed flashes of the scoring instincts that made him a high draft pick. Reporters viewed his rookie season as an encouraging sign despite typical first-year inconsistency on defense and shot selection. (NBA.com) | None |
| Elden Campbell | Key Contributor (1.05) | 19.6 | Low (1.0) | 7.7 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 30.24 | Supplied length, rim protection and interior energy in a developing frontcourt role. As the season progressed, coverage increasingly identified him as one of the young players expected to receive a larger share of future responsibilities. (NBA.com) | None |
| Doug Christie | Bench (1.0) | 14.4 | Low (1.0) | 6.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 23.80 | Arrived after the midseason trade and immediately impressed observers with his defensive activity and athleticism. Independent reporting viewed him as a long-term developmental piece whose upside exceeded his limited rookie production. (NBA.com) | None |
| Tony Smith | Bench (1.0) | 13.7 | Low (1.0) | 6.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 19.40 | Filled reserve backcourt minutes with aggressive drives and steady defensive effort when called upon. His role remained situational, but coaches valued the energy he supplied in shorter stretches. (NBA.com) | None |
| James Edwards | Bench (1.0) | 11.9 | Low (1.0) | 6.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 18.60 | The veteran center provided experienced depth behind the younger big men and was relied upon for composure more than athleticism. Coverage reflected his importance as a mentor during the club’s transition. (NBA.com) | None |
| Benoit Benjamin | Bench (1.0) | 10.9 | Low (1.0) | 4.5 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 18.60 | Joined the roster after the Perkins trade and was asked to reinforce the center rotation. His size remained valuable, though reporting suggested consistency continued to limit his overall impact. (NBA.com) | None |
| Duane Cooper | Bench (1.0) | 9.9 | Low (1.0) | 2.4 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 11.60 | Worked primarily as a reserve point guard responsible for settling the second unit and distributing the ball. Contemporary coverage of his rookie season was limited, with most discussion centering on his developmental role behind Threatt. (NBA.com) | None |
| Alex Blackwell | Bench (1.0) | 4.0 | Low (1.0) | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 5.40 | Saw only brief opportunities in a deep rotation and remained largely a developmental depth option. Independent contemporary coverage was limited, with little detailed reporting beyond roster transactions and reserve usage. (NBA.com) | None |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | 241.8 | — | 104.2 | 41.4 | 24.5 | 14.8 | — | The Lakers finished 39-43, reached the playoffs as the Western Conference’s eighth seed, and their season marked a clear transition from the Showtime core toward a younger roster built around emerging talent such as Vlade Divac, Elden Campbell and Anthony Peeler. (NBA.com) | NBA Playoff Appearance (1993) |
Playoffs
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlade Divac | Starter/Star (1.1) | 33.4 | High (1.2) | 18.0 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 96.62 | Worked as the offensive hub from the high post as much as a traditional center, repeatedly punishing Phoenix with smart passing and timely interior scoring. Independent playoff coverage highlighted how his versatility forced the Suns to defend Los Angeles differently throughout the series. (Los Angeles Times) | None |
| Sedale Threatt | Starter/Star (1.1) | 41.0 | High (1.2) | 18.0 | 3.4 | 8.0 | 2.8 | 85.54 | Controlled virtually every possession for the Lakers, mixing aggressive scoring with patient playmaking. After erupting for 35 points in Game 1, reporters described him as the engine behind the upset bid, with teammates praising his confidence against the top-seeded Suns. (Los Angeles Times) | None |
| A.C. Green | Starter/Star (1.1) | 44.0 | Medium (1.1) | 9.8 | 14.6 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 70.66 | Anchored the frontcourt through relentless rebounding and defensive positioning rather than flashy offense. Coverage of the series repeatedly credited his hustle plays and physical work inside for helping Los Angeles push Phoenix to the limit. (Los Angeles Times) | None |
| Elden Campbell | Starter/Star (1.1) | 35.6 | Medium (1.1) | 14.0 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 66.31 | Provided athletic rim protection and interior scoring that gave the Lakers a different look off pick-and-rolls. Game stories frequently noted his energy around the basket, including momentum-changing finishes that complemented the veteran core. (Los Angeles Times) | None |
| Byron Scott | Starter/Star (1.1) | 35.4 | Medium (1.1) | 13.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 44.29 | Returned to a familiar playoff role as a floor-spacing veteran, knocking down timely perimeter shots while defending experienced backcourt assignments. Writers pointed to his poise as one reason the Lakers stole the opening games in Phoenix. (Los Angeles Times) | None |
| James Worthy | Key Contributor (1.05) | 29.6 | Medium (1.1) | 13.8 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 47.97 | Even while battling injuries and inconsistent shooting, Worthy remained the player teammates looked toward in decisive moments. His late-game shot-making and willingness to demand the ball drew praise from both Byron Scott and opposing observers during the series. (Los Angeles Times) | None |
| Tony Smith | Bench (1.0) | 14.6 | Low (1.0) | 6.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 18.40 | Filled brief reserve minutes with aggressive perimeter defense and efficient scoring when opportunities appeared. Contemporary playoff coverage was limited, reflecting his narrowly defined bench assignment. (LakersWeb) | None |
| Doug Christie | Bench (1.0) | 7.8 | Low (1.0) | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 9.20 | Saw only a small role, but coaches continued to trust his length and defensive instincts whenever extra wing defense was needed. Independent reporting during the postseason remained sparse because of his limited playing time. (LakersWeb) | None |
| James Edwards | Bench (1.0) | 4.7 | Low (1.0) | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.40 | Served as experienced insurance behind the primary frontcourt rotation. Contemporary playoff coverage was limited, with most references focusing on his veteran presence rather than on-court production. (LakersWeb) | None |
| Duane Cooper | Bench (1.0) | 2.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3.00 | Appeared only briefly as emergency backcourt depth behind Sedale Threatt. Independent contemporary reporting was minimal because his postseason role was confined to late-game reserve minutes. (LakersWeb) | None |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | 245.0 | — | 97.0 | 44.6 | 23.8 | 15.2 | — | Los Angeles pushed the 62-win Suns to the brink by winning the first two games in Phoenix before the series turned. National coverage praised the Lakers’ veteran composure and disciplined execution despite entering the playoffs as heavy underdogs. (Los Angeles Times) | Western Conference First Round (1993) |