2006–07 Los Angeles Lakers season
| 2006–07 Los Angeles Lakers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Phil Jackson |
| President | Jim Buss (vice) |
| General manager | Mitch Kupchak |
| Owner(s) | Jerry Buss |
| Arena | Staples Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 42–40 (.512) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Pacific) Conference: 7th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | First Round (lost to Suns 1–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | FSN West, KCAL |
| Radio | AM 570 KLAC |
The 2006–07 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 59th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the 61st overall. The season ended with the Lakers being eliminated in five games in a rematch against the Phoenix Suns from the 2006 playoffs (which the Suns won in seven games) in the First Round of the playoffs. It was the first season that Kobe Bryant switched from jersey number 8 to 24.
The Lakers finished in second place in the Pacific Division, 7th seed in the playoffs. Ultimately, even though team captain Bryant was the leading NBA scorer with 31.6 PPG, the Lakers were defeated in five games by the Suns. This was the second consecutive season where the Lakers had their season ended by the Suns.