2012-13 Roster 3 Mitch Kupchak, General Manager 4 Mike D’Antoni, Head Coach 5 Playoff Bracket 6 Playoff Pool 7 Final NBA Statistics 7-14 Season Series Vs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Media Information 1 Staff Directory 2 2012-13 Roster 3 Mitch Kupchak, General Manager 4 Mike D’Antoni, Head Coach 5 Playoff Bracket 6 Playoff Pool 7 Final NBA Statistics 7-14 Season Series vs. Opponent 15 Lakers Overall Season Stats 16 Lakers Statistical Breakdown 17 Lakers Game-By-Game Scores 18-19 Lakers Individual Highs 20-21 Pre All-Star Game Stats 22 Post All-Star Game Stats 23 Final Home Stats 24 Final Road Stats 25 October/November 26 December 27 January 28 February 29 March 30 April 31 High-Low / Injury Report 32-35 Day-By-Day 36-44 Player Biographies and Stats 45 Steve Blake 46-47 Kobe Bryant 48-49 Earl Clark 50-51 Chris Duhon 52-53 Devin Ebanks 54-55 Pau Gasol 56-57 Andrew Goudelock 58-59 Jordan Hill 60-61 Dwight Howard 62-63 Antawn Jamison 64-65 Jodie Meeks 66-67 Darius Morris 68-69 Steve Nash 70-71 Robert Sacre 72-73 Metta World Peace 74-75 Individual Player Game-By-Game 77-92 Playoff Opponents 93 Denver Nuggets 94-99 Golden State Warriors 100-105 Houston Rockets 106-111 Los Angeles Clippers 112-117 Memphis Grizzlies 118-123 Oklahoma City Thunder 124-129 San Antonio Spurs 130-135 Lakers Playoff Records 137 Year-By-Year Playoff Results 138 All-Time Playoff Records 139 Head-to-Head Results vs. Opponent 140 Lakers Career Leaders 141 All-Time Indiv. / Team Playoff Stats 142-145 All-Time Playoff Scores 146-155 NBA Champions By Year 156 2 MEDIA INFORMATION PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACTS INTERVIEWS John Black All interview requests should be directed to John Black. In accordance Vice President, Public Relations with NBA policy, both the Lakers and visiting locker rooms will be open to (310) 426-6004 - Office / (310) 869-7101 - Cell media members for a 45 minute period prior to game time (6:00-6:45 for a 7:30 game) and after approximately 15 minutes following the conclusion of Alison Bogli the game. Players and coaches are available for interview at these times. Senior Manager, Public Relations Only working members of the media with valid credentials will be admitted (310) 426-6002 - Office / (310) 869-7103 - Cell to the locker rooms. Still photographs & video stills are NOT permitted in the locker room. Josh Rupprecht Senior Manager, Public Relations Absolutely NO autographs are allowed during media access periods. (310) 426-6007 - Office / (310) 694-6122 - Cell Lakers Head Coach Mike D’Antoni will be available to speak with the media approximately 90 minutes before game time. Nick Mazzella Coordinator, Public Relations PHONE LINES (310) 426-6009 - Office / (310) 343-5625 - Cell A limited number of telephones will be available to the media throughout The Lakers Public Relations Department is located at the Toyota Sports the playoffs, although we cannot guarantee a telephone for anyone. To Center at 555 N. Nash Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 and can be reached at reserve a telephone and line, please contact Laura Geery-Larson, the Tele- (310) 426-6001 or via fax at (310) 426-6105. communications Manager at STAPLES Center, at (213) 742-7246. Please specify whether you would like the phone line at your press seat or CREDENTIAL GUIDELINES work space in the Chick Hearn Press Room. All 2012-13 regular season media & photo credentials will be honored during the first three rounds of the playoffs, as will single game creden- PRACTICES tials issued by the Lakers public relations department. However, please All team practices will be closed with the exception of approximately the note that these credentials do not guarantee a seat in the working press area, last 30 minutes which will be open to media. Players and staff will be which must be arranged by contacting the Lakers PR department at least available for interviews during a designated access period, before or after 24-hours prior to the game you wish to cover. If the game is a Sunday practice. Please contact the Lakers public relations department to confirm game, all requests must be received by close of business Friday. For start of practice times, sites and availability of players and coaches. Dura- non-season credential holders, credential requests must be made in writing tion of practice is at the discretion of the head coach. by the affiliation’s sports editor/director on company letterhead and faxed to the Lakers public relations department at (310) 426-6105. All single PHOTOGRAPHY game credentials should be confirmed by the Lakers public relations department prior to arriving at STAPLES Center. Please have creden- Limited space is available for still photographers along each baseline with tials visible at all times. exact locations to be determined on game day by the Lakers Public Rela- tions Department. Photographers not provided a floor location may shoot Because of the tremendous amount of requests for playoff credentials, from the auxiliary position above section PR5. coupled with space limitations, it is not possible to accommodate every request. We urge all media to arrange for credentials as soon as possible. ABSOLUTELY NO TRIPODS ALLOWED. Photographers must stay in their designated areas, and are asked to be ROAD CREDENTIALS considerate of print media and fans directly in their viewing area. Any local media planning to cover the Lakers on the road during the first three rounds of the playoffs should notify John Black, Alison Bogli or Josh STATISTICAL SERVICES Rupprecht of their intentions at the earliest possible date. Please send Complete game statistics, including box scores, running play-by-play and pertinent information to [email protected] and include names of all quotes will be provided - with running play-by-play and stats provided after personnel in the traveling party and hotel information. Media members will each quarter. Scores from other games will also be made available. need to make hotel accommodations on their own throughout the playoffs. CHICK HEARN PRESS ROOM MEDIA WILL CALL / PARKING The Chick Hearn press room is located near the primary media entrance Approved credentials can be obtained at the primary media entrance adja- adjacent to Chick Hearn Court. The stairway from the primary media cent to Chick Hearn Court (between Figueroa and Georgia streets) begin- entrance leads directly to the press room on the Event Level. A pregame ning 2 1/2 hours before game time. Parking for members of the media who meal is served in the press room beginning 2 1/2 hours prior to game time. have purchased a full season parking pass is located in LOT C (on L.A. There will also be beverages and snacks available in the press room during Live Way between Pico Blvd. and Chick Hearn Court). and following the game. All press materials including game notes, media guides and statistics will be available in the press room. Should you need Those not using the seasonal parking option will be able to park in the any assistance, please do not hesitate to ask John Black, Alison Bogli, Josh “general” parking lots. Options include LOT W (West Garage) and the LA Rupprecht, Nick Mazzella or any member of the Lakers PR staff. Convention Center lots adjacent to West Hall, South Hall and Venice Blvd. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for rates ranging from The Los Angeles Lakers 2013 Playoff Guide was written and edited by Josh $12 to $25. Complimentary media parking for shootarounds at STAPLES Rupprecht and Nick Mazzella. Design by Josh Rupprecht. Photography by Center is also located in LOT C. Simply identify yourself as a member of Andrew Bernstein, Noah Graham and NBA Photos. Special thanks to Chris the media as you enter LOT C. Thorn, Bob Rosen and the Elias Sports Bureau for their invaluable re- search and assistance in compiling this guide. 1 STAFF DIRECTORY Ownership Owner, President, Governor and Director Dr. Jerry H. Buss Co-Owner Philip F. Anschutz Co-Owner Edward P. Roski, Jr. Co-Owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong Director Tim Leiweke Executive Executive Vice President, CEO, Director Francis R. Mariani Executive Vice President, Strategic Development Johnny Buss Executive VP, Business Operations, Director & Alternate Governor Jeanie Buss General Counsel, Secretary and Alternate Governor Jim Perzik Senior Vice President, Finance, CFO Joe McCormack Senior Vice President, Business Operations, CMO Tim Harris Vice President Earvin Johnson Basketball Operations General Manager Mitch Kupchak Executive Vice President, Player Personnel / Alternate Governor Jim Buss Assistant General Manager Glenn Carraro President & CEO, LA D-Fenders / Alternate Governor Joey Buss Head Coach Mike D’Antoni Assistant Coaches Bernie Bickerstaff, Steve Clifford, Dan D’Antoni, Darvin Ham, Eddie Jordan, Chuck Person Player Development Coach Phil Handy Special Consultant Bill Sharman Special Assistant to the General Manager / Basketball Consultant Bill Bertka Director of Player Development / Administration Rondre Jackson Director, Scouting Jesse Buss Assistant Director, Scouting Ryan West Head Advance NBA Scout Clay Moser Advance NBA Regional Scout John Kuester Scout Kevin Grevey, Charles Osborne, Irving Thomas International Scout Antonio Maceiras Video Coordinator Tom Bialaszewski Assistant Video Coordinator J.J. Outlaw Athletic Trainer Gary Vitti Strength & Conditioning Coach Tim DiFrancesco Head Physical Therapist Dr. Judy Seto Assistant Athletic Trainer Marco Nunez Sports Massage Therapist Marko Yrjovuori Equipment Manager Carlos Maples Assistant to the Head Coach Kyle Triggs Coordinator, Basketball Operations Tania Jolly, Kristen Luken Team Physicians Orthopedist Dr. Steve Lombardo Primary Internist Dr. John Moe Consultant Dr. Michael Mellman Dentist Jeffrey P. Hoy, D.D.S. Public Relations Vice President, Public Relations John Black Senior Manager, Public Relations Alison Bogli, Josh Rupprecht Coordinator, Public Relations Nick Mazzella Assistant, Public Relations Matt Fleer Community Relations Director, Charitable Services Janie Drexel Associate Director, Lakers Youth Foundation Roberta Mariani Manager, Special Projects Linda Rambis Director, Community Relations Jason McDevitt Coordinator, Community Relations Alison Tolladay Sponsorships, Ticketing & New Media Executive Director, Corporate Sponsorships Eva Campbell, Ron Rockoff, Blain Skinner Director, Corporate Sponsorships Chris Hayre, Francis P.