Earl Tatum's contributions to Lakers jersey history examined

Earl Tatum, a notable player for the Los Angeles Lakers, wore jersey number 43 during his time with the team from 1976 until midway through the 1977-78 season. Drafted as a second-round pick, he averaged 10.6 points per game in the regular season and 13.6 points in the 1977 NBA Playoffs. Tatum was traded to the Indiana Pacers in a deal that involved Adrian Dantley and Dave Robisch. His NBA career ended in 1980 with the Cleveland Cavaliers, leaving him with lifetime averages of 9.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. This retrospective on his career is part of an ongoing project highlighting the history of Lakers players.

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