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James Worthy

Showtime Lakers (1987-88) · 1987–1988

6'9"
225 lbs
1982 Pick #1 (Los Angeles Lakers)
1982-1994
Los Angeles Lakers
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
74/99
All-Star Caliber

Worthy's strong Inside Scoring (85) and strong Stamina (82) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
55/99
Established
Rings (3) +24Finals MVP (1) +5All-Star (7) +8

Trophy Case

3×NBA Champion

1985, 1987, 1988

Key piece of Showtime Lakers — 1988 Finals MVP with a triple-double

Finals MVP

1988

Triple-double (36/16/10) in the clinching Game 7 vs Detroit

7×All-Star

1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

7 selections — 'Big Game James' showed up on the big stages

Signature Moments

Big Game James — 1988 Finals Game 7

June 21, 1988·vs vs Detroit Pistons

Worthy scored 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists in Game 7 of the 1988 Finals — a triple-double to clinch the Lakers' back-to-back championship. It was the most complete performance in a Finals closeout game. "Big Game James" earned his nickname forever.

A triple-double in a Game 7 Finals clincher. That's why they called him Big Game James. He was born for the biggest moments.

Career Numbers

Playoff PPG

1988 Finals: 36-16-10 in Game 7 — Big Game James

21.1

Career Points

16,320

Field Goal %

Showtime efficiency

.521

Points Per Game

Career average across 926 games

17.6

Rebounds Per Game

5.1

Verified Feb 2026

Season Stats · Showtime Lakers (1987-88)

ChampionshipsNBA Records
3
Points Per GameBasketball Reference
19.4

Engine Attributes

Defense68
Stamina82
Playmaking62
Inside Scoring85
Scoring82
Shot Creation62
Ball Security72
Versatility78
Skill Score
74/99
All-Star Caliber
Legacy
55/99
Established

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