Lakers reflect on Jay Carty's brief NBA career in 1968-69

The Los Angeles Lakers examine the history of jersey number 52, worn by Jay Carty during the 1968-69 NBA season. Carty, a 6-foot-8 forward, averaged 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in his only season in the league. He appeared in three playoff games that year, contributing one point in 10 total minutes. The Lakers reached Game 7 of the NBA Finals but lost to the Boston Celtics. This retrospective is part of a series covering the franchise's players throughout its 80 seasons.

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