James Worthy
Showtime Lakers (1987-88) · 1987–1988
Worthy's strong Inside Scoring (85) and strong Stamina (82) define this era.
Trophy Case
1985, 1987, 1988
Key piece of Showtime Lakers — 1988 Finals MVP with a triple-double
1988
Triple-double (36/16/10) in the clinching Game 7 vs Detroit
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
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
Season Stats · Showtime Lakers (1987-88)
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